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Miscellaneous Turkey Products
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Boneless Turkey Roast, Whole
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Whole turkeys are available that have been deboned
and packaged. A netting is usually placed around the turkey before
it is packaged to help hold the shape. The preparation, cooking, and
carving are much more convenient. Boneless turkeys are also much easier
to handle and there is no waste. |
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Boneless Turkey Roast, Pieces
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Another type of turkey roast consists of pieces of white or dark
meat or both, that are removed from the bones, placed in a foil
pan, and frozen to be cooked when needed. The roasts are available
in various weights.
Both types of boneless turkey roasts are a good alternative for
cooks who may be intimidated by roasting the entire bird or for
anyone requiring a more convenient method of cooking and serving.
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Boneless Roasted Turkey Breast
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Boneless turkey breasts are available that are fully cooked and
packaged and ready to heat and eat. Full breasts and half breasts
can be purchased, depending on the number of servings required. Some
of the varieties that are available are oven roasted, glazed, stuffed,
barbecued, honey cured, and hickory smoked. |
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Turkey Cutlet
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Turkey cutlets are small, thin steaks that are removed from the
breast meat and are pounded to flatten and tenderize them. They can
be used as a substitute in recipes calling for beef, veal, or pork
cutlets. Turkey cutlets are available uncooked or fully cooked, unbreaded
or breaded, and unflavored or seasoned with various herbs and spices. |
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Turkey Roll
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Turkey rolls are fully cooked and consist of all white meat or a
combination of white and dark meat formed into a log shape. The roll
can be sliced and served as a cold cut or sautéed and served
as a main course. |
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Smoked Turkey Meat
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Smoked whole turkeys or turkey parts are ready to eat because the
smoking process cures and cooks the meat with indirect heat. They
are available in a wide range of flavors depending on the type of
fuel used for the smoking process. |
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Turkey Ham
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A meat product made from the thigh meat of a turkey, that is cured
and smoked, so it can be ready to serve from the package. The size
and shape depends on how the meat is processed and it is generally
available in whole or half portions. Turkey ham is approximately 95
percent fat-free and is a low-fat alternative to pork ham. It can
be served hot or cold and sliced thick or thin. |
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Turkey Bacon
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A meat product produced from smoked turkey, which has a similar
appearance and flavor to pork bacon. Because it contains less fat
than bacon made from pork, turkey bacon shrinks less when cooked. |
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Breaded Turkey Products
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Turkey meat is used for a number of commercially prepared breaded
products such as corn dogs, patties, strips, cutlets, and nuggets.
The breading cannot exceed 30% by weight and the products are usually
sold frozen. Most breaded turkey products can be prepared by baking,
broiling, deep-frying, pan-frying, and microwaving. |
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Canned
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Turkey meat can be purchased canned and is available as all white
meat or all dark meat. The canned turkey is convenient for use in
salads, sandwiches, and casseroles. |
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Turkey Breast Deli Meat
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Turkey breast deli or luncheon meat is fully cooked, sliced, and
ready to eat. |
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Turkey Pastrami
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This product is produced from skinless thigh and drumstick meat
which is ground and seasoned. Like other types of pastrami, turkey
pastrami is flavored with peppercorns and other seasonings and then
cured and smoked. Turkey pastrami is approximately 95 percent fat-free
and can be sliced and eaten hot or cold. |
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Jerky
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Like beef jerky, turkey jerky is made of long strips of meat that
are preserved through drying so that they can be eaten when needed.
It is often marinated in various seasoned liquids before it is dried.
Jerky is very tough to bite and chew after the drying process is complete,
but because it keeps for long periods, it is a convenient food to
use for camping and hiking trips. |
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Turducken
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Turducken is a recipe that consists of a boned turkey layer covering
a boned duck layer, which covers a boned chicken layer. Stuffing is
placed between each layer and it is then rolled and tied. Commercially
prepared versions are available that are ready for roasting. |
