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Whether it Thanksgiving or any other day of the year, there are some good turkey options available on shelves. Quality varies, so be sure to check in here for buying recommendations.
From Turkey Meatballs to the seasonal Turkey en Croute find reviews of Trader Joe's Turkey products and see which ones are worth your time and which ones you may want to consider leaving on the shelf!
If there is one good thing about going to a Trader Joe’s before the holiday, it’s that the people in there seem just a big more kind and jolly than most grocery stores. The other grocery stores near me, the customers are miserable. Worse, the employees are even more miserable. So I hope you’ve done your shopping or are only running out for an item or two. As for me, here is a rare double review in honor of Thanksgiving.
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Trader Joe’s has a turkey products that ask a question: Do you want white meat or dark meat? Because if you like white meat turkey, this is by no means the one to reach for. In fact, you have two solid options for white meat turkey: Trader Joe’s Turkey and Stuffing en Croute or Trader Joe’s Half Turkey Breast. Both solid options.
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I’m not sure how it is almost Thanksgiving already, but it seems like the end of the year is just zooming by. On the stroke of midnight on Halloween it seemed that Trader Joe’s made the transition from pumpkin to turkey to now aisles of just holiday items. And at my store, you aren’t quite sure if it is going to be Thanksgiving or they are just diving straight into the winter holidays.
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Like Cinderella, at the stroke of midnight, all things pumpkin seems to have disappeared. The shelf space is quickly being shifted into Thanksgiving and holiday items. In fact, I got to pick up some old favorites like Brandy Beans and Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa Stirring Spoons as stocking stuffers. With the next Fearless Flyer landing Monday, it isn’t a shock to see so many new items.
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Behold, aside from the sliced veggies I picked up, this is one of the least sugar filled items. And quite possibly the strangest. Notice I said least. I didn’t say it was without sugar.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Stuffed Peppers make for an easy meal at a reasonable calorie count.
The cons: This might be a regional item as I’ve only seen it a handful of times. In fact, I’ve seen it more via social media than in person.
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I’ve now officially eaten my way through all of Trader Joe’s meatball offerings: the meatless, the Italian style ones, the party sized and now these Trader Joe’s Turkey Meatballs.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Turkey Pot Pie Bites has made an appearance just after everyone has finished their turkey dinners. This is a decent appetizer.
The cons: Not one of the best appetizers that Trader Joe’s sells. Also, this item is seasonal.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Turkey and Stuffing En Croute is a Thanksgiving dinner (minus the mashed potatoes) in one single frozen box. It’s a massive time saver and is super presentable.
The cons: If you like this product, it appears to be a seasonal one. While most of the turkey was evenly distributed, I did have one slice that did not have any. I’m also not sure why this is about 8 servings. I think 4-6 is a more reasonable number (more on this issue below).
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Peppered Turkey Bacon is a thicker cut and more peppered variation of Trader Joe’s Uncured Turkey Bacon. It was meaty, smoky, and only 40 calories per slice.
The cons: There are no directions for cooking this in the oven which is unusual as their other varieties of bacon do have these directions.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Uncured Turkey Bacon has very little grease to speak of, nice salty taste with a bit of smoke to it.
The cons: True bacon lovers will miss out on the real bacon taste.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Fully Cooked Turkey Breast is moist turkey breast ready in under 45 minutes.
The cons: Expensive compared to buying a whole uncooked turkey. No dark meat option at Trader Joe’s.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Turkey Gobbler Wrap is Thanksgiving leftovers in a whole wheat wrap. Turkey, cranberry relish, and stuffing all together in one wrap without the mess of actually making all the fixings that go into a Thanksgiving dinner (or having food coma afterwards).
The cons: Should come with a packet of gravy or mayo. Something to dress up the occasional dry spot that is too often found in wraps.
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The pros: Quick. It’s food. Trader Joe’s Turkey Club Wrap is basic food. For a dollar more, go to Subway instead. You’ll get way more for your money.
The cons: Flat tasting, dry, should come with a condiment in the packaging to moisten this wrap up.
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