Buy Two Turkeys - Quick Before It's Too Late!

June is National Turkey Lovers Month. That's a good reminder to order two turkeys.

People often forget about turkey in the spring and summer. And that's too bad because that's a time when family and friends gather for celebrations, and turkey is a grand celebratory food. It is also inexpensive and it's easy to prepare outdoors.

This time of year you can help keep your house cool by leaving the oven off. Bring your turkey to the backyard where the party is, and create a meal that far exceeds the usual.

Whole turkeys lend themselves to several outdoor cooking methods including:

* deep frying in hot oil;

* barbecuing in hot smoke 250 -- 300 degrees Fahrenheit (120 -- 150 degrees Celsius);

* rotisserie grilling with direct heat; or,

* covered grill roasting -- your outdoor oven -- over 300 degrees Fahrenheit (over 150 degrees Celsius).

Each of these methods gives a different result but all can be superb.

Summer turkey can be completely different from your Thanksgiving bird. Flavored with brine, smoke, injection marinades, rubs, mops, or pastes, turkey takes on its warm weather persona. It can become barbecue food smoked to perfection, or a deep fried Cajun delight.

No matter how you choose to prepare your backyard bird, enjoy the first turkey soon and watch the reaction of your guests as they rediscover this warm weather delight.

But we said to buy two turkeys!

The second one is for Thanksgiving. If you want a "special" bird for that celebration, now is the time to order it.

A few years ago heritage turkeys became available. Heritage turkeys are defined as turkeys that breed naturally, have a long productive outdoor lifespan, and have a slow to moderate growth rate reaching market weight in about 28 weeks. These turkeys have smaller breasts than commercial birds and a more balanced distribution of white and dark meat. Many people say they have a distinctly better flavor.

Other "special" turkeys are organic and or pastured turkeys which have true access to the outdoors. These birds along with heritage are raised on small farms and in relatively small numbers. Some farmers only raise turkeys that have been pre-ordered by customers.

If you want a one of these birds raised for you, this is the time of year to contact a local farmer. Check with local turkey farmers, farm markets, or consult with a good butcher. If you need help finding a turkey farmer or farm market, check http://www.localharvest.com. If you buy local you can often save considerably in shipping charges.

Hurry and enjoy your two turkeys.

Find everything you need to select, prepare, cook, and share the perfect turkey. Plus: history, Facts, Secrets and Tips about this magnificent bird at http://www.the-perfect-turkey.com Join us on our quest. (Bob Syrus)

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