Because we're a working farm and very mindful of biosecurity, we're only able to offer a public farm tour day once a year. If you visit our market during the temperate months, you will often see our turkeys out on pasture.
You can check in with our team outside of our market (look for anyone wearing a turkey t-shirt). We'll give you a ticket for a hayride tour and let you know when it's time to get onboard. Each tour lasts about 20 minutes. You'll have a chance to visit our on-farm market before or after your tour to shop and sample our products.
Our summer farm tour is free and no reservations are needed. Just show up between 9am and 11am on the day of the event.
When you arrive at our on-farm market: Park and find the “Start Here” table outside to check in Head inside to explore the market and pay Get back in your car and drive to our turkey truck to get your bird
Brining a turkey is an easy way to achieve moist, flavorful meat. The basic wet brine recipe is one cup of coarse kosher salt to one gallon of water, making enough to submerge the bird. You can add herbs, fruits, and seasonings to your brine for flavor. Place your turkey and brine solution in a large container. Cover and refrigerate it for 12-24 hours based on the size turkey you are brining. Smaller turkeys need less time to absorb the brine mixture. After brining, remove your turkey from the brine and pat it dry before cooking.
How long does it take to thaw a turkey? It varies based on size and thawing method. When thawing a turkey in the refrigerator, allow approximately 24 hours per 3 to 4 pounds of turkey: 10 to 16 pounds: 3 to 4 days 16 to 22 pounds: 4 to 6 days 22+ pounds: 6+ days For faster thawing, you can use a water bath. Submerge the turkey (sealed in a leak-proof bag) in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes. This will allow you to thaw one pound every 30 minutes or so. Always cook the turkey immediately after thawing if using the cold-water method. If you would prefer to avoid the thawing process, we offer fresh turkeys during the Thanksgiving season. You can find one at a store near you or reserve one at our on-farm market. Reservations open in October every year. Sign-up for our newsletter to stay up to date on Thanksgiving turkey reservations and [...]
On average, it takes about 14 minutes to cook one pound of turkey. Looking for more detailed instructions on cooking a turkey? Check out our recommendations for preparing turkey with a slow cooker, grill, or deep fryer. We also recommend our chef-crafted butter and herb roasted turkey recipe. No matter how you prepare your turkey, always verify doneness by ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F measured at the thickest part of the thigh.
Yes! We ship whole Thanksgiving turkey directly to you. You can shop our online store and add items to your Thanksgiving order to be shipped. If you order a whole turkey, shipping is included. At checkout, you'll be able to let us know if this order is for Thanksgiving and, if it is, you can select your preferred shipping date.
The best time to buy your Thanksgiving turkey depends on how you will be getting it (picking it up in person versus having it shipped to you), how you will be preparing it, and when your meal is. You can check out our cooking instructions to get an idea on how much time you'll need to prepare your turkey. Then you'll want to decide how to order. You can order in two different ways: Order for delivery Reserve for on-farm market pickup If you place an order for delivery, you can choose a shipping date at checkout. If you choose to make a reservation for pickup at our on-farm market in Cannon Falls, MN, you can select the pick up date that works best for you.
Absolutely! When you are on the checkout page, select the box indicating that your order is a gift and include a message to the recipient.
