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Where to find the best cook-at-home turkeys in St. Louis

Looking for Thanksgiving inspiration? Discover Episode 2 of SLM’s Arch Eats podcast, which dives into turkey tips, including the best brining and cooking methods. Special guest Cat Neville shares her insights on Missouri wines and recommends specific bottles perfect for the holiday. Follow Arch Eats on Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Bolyard’s Meat & Provisions

This butcher shop located in Maplewood is recognized as one of the best places in the region for ethically sourced, sustainable meat, and their Thanksgiving offerings reflect this commitment. This year, Bolyard’s is providing Broad Breasted White turkeys sourced from Buttonwood Farms in California, Missouri, known for their pasture-raised poultry. Turkeys are priced at $7.25 per pound, with options for smaller birds weighing between 16-19 lbs and larger ones ranging from 20-25 lbs. Additional items such as breasts, legs, leg quarters, and thighs are also on sale. While the turkeys come unbrined, the shop provides dry brine kits, along with other items like stock, green bean casserole, and buttermilk biscuits. 2733 Sutton.

City Greens Market

This grocery store is dedicated to making fresh food accessible to all St. Louis residents and is offering turkeys from Buttonwood Farms to its members at the cost of $3.50 per pound. Non-members can also place orders at a slightly increased price of $4.55 per pound. The pasture-raised birds, free of antibiotics and hormones, are available for pre-order until November 14 for pickup on November 26. Additionally, City Greens is collaborating with Heavenly Sinful Delights to bring delightful Thanksgiving pies to the table in a collaboration dubbed “Piemageddon 2024,” promising fantastic pies featuring some of the flakiest, tastiest crusts you can find. 4260 Manchester.

Kenrick’s Meats & Catering

As a cherished St. Louis establishment for almost 80 years, Kenrick’s provides a variety of Thanksgiving options for those who prefer not to prepare their own turkey, including their renowned New Orleans-style turduckens. Customers can pre-order fresh turkeys from Buttonwood Farms at a price of $4.99 per pound, with sizes ranging between 15 and 21 pounds. Orders must be made by November 22. Be sure to consider adding the shop’s famous mac and cheese with bacon or White Castle stuffing to your order. 4324 Weber.

Local Harvest Grocery

This local culinary hub situated in Tower Grove South is offering fresh Broad Breasted White turkeys from both Buttonwood Farms and Double Star Farms. Available sizes include small, medium, and large whole birds priced at $4.99 per pound, or half or whole turkey breasts for $9.99 per pound. Orders should be submitted by November 17, with pickups on either November 23 or 26. As an extra treat, the store has partnered with Sugaree Baking Company, offering delightful desserts to cap off your Thanksgiving meal. 3108 Morganford.

Smokehouse Market

This gourmet butcher is providing fresh Amish free-range turkeys weighing between 16 and 20 pounds, available at $6.99 per pound; for order deadlines and pickup arrangements, please contact the store directly. And don’t miss out on sampling their famous maple-glazed smoked shrimp as an appetizer! 16806 Chesterfield Airport Road.

Straub’s

St. Louis’ well-loved gourmet grocery store is offering free-range, fresh turkeys from Thief River Falls, Minnesota, at a price of $4.99 per pound with a variety of sizes available. Orders can be placed now through November 21, with pickup scheduled between November 23-27. Multiple locations.

Truffles Butchery

The butchery of the well-known Ladue establishment Truffles is providing fresh turkeys from Buttonwood Farms. The birds typically weigh between 16 and 26 pounds. For specific order and pricing information, please get in touch with the shop. 9202 Clayton.


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Listen now: ‘Arch Eats,’ Episode 2 (Thanksgiving Edition) 

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