Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning the big meal. For many families the centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinner is a beautifully roasted turkey. But finding the right turkey can be tricky – you want something that’s convenient delicious, and affordable. This year, consider getting your holiday bird from Aldi. The grocery store chain offers high-quality Butterball smoked turkey that is sure to be a hit on your table.
Why Choose a Smoked Turkey?
A smoked turkey offers some advantages over a traditional roasted bird. The smoking process infuses the meat with rich, savory flavor that your guests will love. Smoking also helps keep the turkey incredibly moist and juicy. Since smoking essentially cooks the meat, a smoked turkey just needs to be warmed before serving. This makes it a very convenient option – no lengthy roasting time required!
Smoked turkey is ideal if you want delicious results without needing to meticulously prepare and cook a fresh turkey. It lets you spend more time with loved ones instead of slaving away in the kitchen.
Butterball Quality Meets Aldi Prices
Aldi manages to offer smoked Butterball turkeys for much less than what you would pay elsewhere. A 16-20 pound turkey costs just $1.89 per pound. Butterball is known for high-quality poultry products so you can trust that Aldi’s turkeys will be tender flavorful, and satisfying.
Butterball starts with fresh, all-natural turkey raised without any artificial hormones or steroids. After a gentle smoking process, the turkeys are fully cooked so they just need a warm-up before serving. The result is tender turkey with a lovely hint of smoke flavor.
Easy Preparation with Delicious Results
Preparing a smoked turkey from Aldi is incredibly simple. Since it comes fully cooked, you just need to thaw it and warm it through before slicing and serving. No complicated recipes, fancy equipment, or culinary skills required!
Here are some easy tips for preparing your Aldi Butterball smoked turkey:
- Thaw the turkey – Place the turkey, still in its original packaging, on a tray in the refrigerator. Allow 2-4 days for it to fully thaw. Do not thaw at room temperature.
- Preheat the oven – Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a shallow roasting pan with foil for easy cleanup.
- Warm the turkey – Remove turkey from packaging, place breast-side up in the pan, and cover loosely with foil. Warm for about 2 hours until it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F.
- Rest and carve – Allow turkey to rest 15 minutes before slicing. Use a sharp knife or electric knife to carve.
- Serve and enjoy! – Arrange slices on a platter and top with your favorite sauces or gravies. Enjoy this juicy smoked turkey with your Thanksgiving favorites!
The turkey warms while you prepare your side dishes and appetizers. Then just slice, serve, and wait for all of the compliments! It couldn’t be easier.
Delicious Ways to Use Leftovers
One of the best parts about turkey is enjoying the leftovers. Aldi’s smoked turkey provides you with plenty of meat to create tasty lunches and dinners for several days post-Thanksgiving. Get creative with these delicious ideas:
- Turkey sandwiches – Layer sliced turkey with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and condiments on bread or rolls.
- Turkey casseroles or pot pies – Mix turkey with vegetables and a creamy sauce, then bake until hot and bubbly.
- Turkey tetrazzini or risotto – Use leftover turkey in a creamy pasta or rice dish.
- Turkey soup or chowder – Simmer diced turkey and veggies in broth for a comforting soup.
- Turkey salad – Toss diced turkey with mayo, celery, onion, cranberries, nuts or anything else you like! Eat as-is or make sandwiches.
- Turkey enchiladas – Stuff tortillas with shredded turkey, cheese, beans, etc. and bake with enchilada sauce.
With so many easy ways to use up leftover turkey, you can enjoy Aldi’s smoked Butterball turkey for meals long after Thanksgiving. Nothing will go to waste!
Time to Get Your Turkey!
Now is the time to start preparing for Thanksgiving feasts and festivities. Make this year’s celebration easier and more economical by picking up a smoked Butterball turkey from Aldi. You’ll impress your guests with tender, juicy meat and incredible smoked flavor. Just follow the simple warm-up instructions for perfectly cooked turkey every time.
Relish these advantages of choosing Aldi Butterball smoked turkey:
- Convenience – Fully cooked, just needs quick warming
- Quality – Moist, tender Butterball turkey
- Flavor – Infused with real hardwood smoked flavor
- Price – Far more affordable than other retailers
- Versatility – Great for leftovers too!
This Thanksgiving, leave the complicated cooking to Butterball and Aldi. All you need to do is pick up one of these high-quality smoked turkeys and relax with your loved ones as it warms. It’s sure to be a holiday meal everyone at your table will rave about!
Frequency of entities:
aldi: 6 times
butterball: 11 times
smoked turkey: 14 times
thanksgiving: 7 times
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FAQ
Does Aldi’s have smoked turkeys?
Are butterball smoked turkeys any good?
How long can butterball smoked turkey stay in the fridge?
Does Aldi still have Butterball smoked turkey?
The fully cooked whole Butterball Smoked Turkey is the best turkey I have ever tasted. Aldi used to have them year round and I would buy 2 or 3 per year. Surprisingly, they taste better cold. If Aldi still has them, I never seem to catch them when they are in the store. I’m trying to find one online that I can get shipped to me.
Are Butterball smoked whole turkeys cooked?
Butterball Smoked Whole Turkeys are fully cooked and ready to eat. They can be used in recipes calling for cooked turkey without prior heating. The pink color of the meat comes from smoking and curing and is not a sign of undercooked meat. To serve cold: Remove turkey from wrapper. Carve turkey and serve immediately. Conventional Oven:
How much does a Butterball turkey cost?
Butterball’s Fully Cooked Whole Smoked Turkey features a smoked 10-to-14-lb “premium young turkey.” It’s fully cooked and then frozen so you have to thaw it and then heat it (or you can eat it cold according to the instructions). An 11-lb turkey cost me $24.09 (it was $2.19 a pound at Aldi versus $1.09 for an uncooked Butterball turkey).
How long can you keep Butterball smoked turkey?
Refrigerate carved leftovers within 2 hours of eating. Enjoy leftovers within 3 days. Butterball smoked turkeys are a fully cooked, hassle-free turkey option that offers easy preparation, less mess, rich flavor and a shorter cooking time.