Thanksgiving Turkey in Freeport: How to Order, Size, and Cook Yours
Thanksgiving is coming up quicker than we all think. This year, it’s Thursday, November 26. Even with everything we do to make it easy for you, the turkey is the one item on the list that can’t be fixed with a late run to the store. Here’s how to get yours sorted at Bow Street, crossing one thing off your list and without the last-minute scramble.
How to order your turkey 🦃
Reserve your bird at Bow Street Market, and you’ll know it’s waiting when you need it. Ordering online is quick, easy, and foolproof. The popular turkeys can go fast, so if you want Maine or organic or a particular size, get your reservation in early.
Pickup days are Saturday, 11/21 to Wednesday 11/25.
How big a turkey do you need? 🏋️
The rule of thumb is one pound per person. If you want leftovers (you do), go to a pound and a half.
- 6 guests: about 9 to 10 pounds
- 10 guests: about 15 pounds
- 14 guests: about 20 pounds
For a crowd over 14, two smaller birds cook faster and more evenly than one giant one. Your oven will also thank you.
Ask the butchers 👨🍳
Our butchers can help you pick the right size and answer the questions that always come up on the Tuesday before: bone-in or boneless, whether to brine, and how to get a bird that fits your roasting pan. Stop by the counter and ask. They’ve answered all of it before.
Is it frozen? 🥶
None of the turkeys we offer reservations for will come frozen, but some have been blast chilled to maintain freshness. Ask a butcher if you have questions about what that means for your bird.
How to cook? 🤔
Brine or not? High heat, or low & slow? Spatchcock (what is that, anyway?) Looking for advice to get the best out of your bird can be confusing at best. Serious Eats The Best Simple Roast Turkey With Gravy will get you there, and any one of our butchers will have great advice.
Let the us bring the sides 🥧
You’ve got one oven and one Thursday. Our grab and go deli case and and in-house bakery can take a few things off your plate:
- Savory Mashed Sweet Potato
- Maple Butternut Squash
- Roasted Mushrooms with Capers
- Pecan Green Beans
- Brussel Sprouts w/Bacon
- Mashed Potatoes
- Traditional Stuffing (no meat)
- Roasted Squash with Craisins
- and more
No need to order in advance. We’ll have plenty on hand when you come for your turkey.
We’re open 7 days 6:30-8 except Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.
