Yesterday I tried the Jenny-O Oven ready turkey. It was with some trepidation but it really was much better than expected. For $70 (online, in store it is more like $30) you get a turkey in a specially designed bag that lets you roast a fully frozen turkey safely and as quickly as a fresh or defrosted turkey. In 3 hours we had a fully cooked 11-13 lb turkey. I have no idea how this works, but it does!
Pros:
Very quick and easy to make
The meat fell off the bone-not a lot of carving needed
Tasty meat
Crispy skin
Doesn't need to be defrosted
Cons:
A little pricy
Not quite as tasty or crispy as homemade (but still quite flavorful, especially the dark meat)
Can't be stuffed (but you can collect the pan drippings from the bag for gravy)
All in all, I don't think I'd be buying one on a regular basis because I roast a great turkey but the meat was tasty, it was very easy and we have lots of yummy leftovers I look forward to using up. I think it would be perfect for novice cooks, very busy cooks or those who have a hard time making a tasty, juicy turkey. And the "how to" video on the Jenny-O site is pretty funny.
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I've bought the Jenny-o whole turkey the last 2 years and I love it! I didn't realize I spent $70 though. Yikes! I may have to rethink that this year, but it's really a fool proof way to cook a turkey, it's juicy, and it's seasoned to perfection. Yep. I think I'll be doing it again this year. Hang the cost! Almost like spending a little extra to hire somebody to do it for you!
We're going away Thanksgiving week on vacation and I know that I'm going to end up wanting to make a turkey when we get back on Friday, but I'm having groceries delivered and wouldn't have time to thaw a turkey - this is a perfect solution. Thanks for giving the lowdown and link.
$70 for a turkey!? Oy veh! I could get a turducken for that price! Nah, I'd probably pass on that.
I'm confused! How much turkey did you buy? I only paid $16 for mine
Like Candy-
I am not sure what you are confused about, I just listed the list prices of the product. Of course different stores can sell them at whatever price they choose. Often turkeys are sold artificially cheaply to draw shoppers into their stores.
I have purchased them for the last 2 years. My first year the Albertsons had them on special for 1 hour only at $8, and it was love from that moment on.
For me if the price is $20 or less, then I'll purchase it. Otherwise I just use the 2 hour frozen turkey recipe from safeway.
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