Turducken - where to get one?
Nov 10th, 2006, 09:24 AM
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Turducken - where to get one?
I want to do a turducken for the upcoming holidays. Can anyone recommend a place to (mail) order one from?
Also, what kind of dressing, do you recommend? What is traditional? Some of the websites I've seen have cornbread and/or cajun sausage.
Thanks!
Also, what kind of dressing, do you recommend? What is traditional? Some of the websites I've seen have cornbread and/or cajun sausage.
Thanks!
Nov 10th, 2006, 09:43 AM
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Here are some site {can't imagine there is all that much room for stuffing!}
http://www.cajuncreations.com/Search...40&Affiliate=1
http://www.cajungrocer.com/fresh-foo...-1_15_24.html?
source=google
http://www.cajunstuff.com/store/prod...0afa0afa9fbe69
http://www.cajunspecialtymeats.com/
Hope this helps...
Debi
http://www.cajuncreations.com/Search...40&Affiliate=1
http://www.cajungrocer.com/fresh-foo...-1_15_24.html?
source=google
http://www.cajunstuff.com/store/prod...0afa0afa9fbe69
http://www.cajunspecialtymeats.com/
Hope this helps...
Debi
Nov 10th, 2006, 09:46 AM
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Debi, have you tried the turduckens from any of the outfits? I googled it and came up a with a list or retailers also, but was hoping someone had actual experience with one. I'd like my first turducken to be deeeelisssshhh!
Nov 10th, 2006, 09:55 AM
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You might want to call around to your local specialty (read: expensive) grocers; if they don't offer one, they may know who does locally. I asked the butcher about how to cook mine when I picked it up, and it came out great (I think it had a rice stuffing with lots of herbs). You slice it like a loaf of bread (except for the wings and legs, which are the same as on a regular turkey), and that's the most fun - seeing the rings or slices of the various birds within. Enjoy
Nov 10th, 2006, 10:40 AM
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Lovesadventure -
Three words for ya: Dudley's Cajun Cafe.
Their turducken is to die for and they will ship it anywhere. The cost is $75.99 plus shipping. It's about 15 lbs., and the stuffing is crawfish.
I just called them to see if they had a website and they don't (insert long, heavy sigh here), but their phone number is 903-757-9466. They are located in Longview, Texas. And if you ever get to our neck of the woods don't miss visiting there in person.
Enjoy!
Three words for ya: Dudley's Cajun Cafe.
Their turducken is to die for and they will ship it anywhere. The cost is $75.99 plus shipping. It's about 15 lbs., and the stuffing is crawfish.
I just called them to see if they had a website and they don't (insert long, heavy sigh here), but their phone number is 903-757-9466. They are located in Longview, Texas. And if you ever get to our neck of the woods don't miss visiting there in person.
Enjoy!
Nov 10th, 2006, 12:23 PM
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The real adventure is in doing one yourself. Couint on a full day of preparation (one hour per bird just doing the boning) and 10 hours of baking in the oven. I have done it. I modified Paul Prud'homme's recipe, using port marinated Portobello mushrooms between the turkey and the duck, andouille sausage between the duck and the chicken, and chestnut stuffing in the chicken. You do not need any other kind of dressing, but I do recommend Paul Prud'homme's sweet potato and eggplant gravy.
Nov 10th, 2006, 12:24 PM
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Thanks guys. Any idea how far in advance I need to order? I figure they are slammed w/Thanksgiving right now and I'm aiming for Xmas. However, will be traveling (yay!) out of country until early December. If I wait until Dec. 6, will I be too late?
Nov 10th, 2006, 12:45 PM
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here is a tiny url link to how to cook with some ideas.
http://tinyurl.com/wpm4
for long links; best to go to tinyurl.com and get the smaller version so the threads don't spread out so far making them hard to read
good luck ! something I always wanted to try but the family always wants the traditional....maybe when they are older they will appreciate this !!
http://tinyurl.com/wpm4
for long links; best to go to tinyurl.com and get the smaller version so the threads don't spread out so far making them hard to read
good luck ! something I always wanted to try but the family always wants the traditional....maybe when they are older they will appreciate this !!
Nov 10th, 2006, 01:28 PM
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seetheworld,
It's a chicken inside a duck inside a turkey. You have to get the smallest broiler available, although Chinese meat markets have smaller specialty chickens (I am thinking of the black=skinned one). It also makes sense to have the duck closest to the turkey meat so that the fat has a chance of keeping the turkey moist.
It's a chicken inside a duck inside a turkey. You have to get the smallest broiler available, although Chinese meat markets have smaller specialty chickens (I am thinking of the black=skinned one). It also makes sense to have the duck closest to the turkey meat so that the fat has a chance of keeping the turkey moist.
Nov 10th, 2006, 01:41 PM
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I believe the original turducken was developed about 20 years ago by Hebert's in Maurice, Louisiana, right outside of Lafayette. I used to drive over there regularly to pick up fresh deboned chickens and turduckens but now many companies have copied them. Hebert's was even written up in National Geographic! I don't find a website for them but I would call to find out if they ship. Be prepared for strong French cajun accents since Maurice is in the heart of Cajunland. I would choose the cornbread dressing instead of crawfish or shrimp since it is being shipped. Chris Specialty Meats here in Baton Rouge also offers them. They are a real treat especially for the holidays.
Nov 10th, 2006, 01:52 PM
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This is from the Whole Foods website,
stw, we may just have to swing by and
order one this year !
"Turducken
A Louisiana original! This unusual offering combines all of your fowl favorites into one great dish! Whole Foods Market will create this item when a special order is placed. The turducken is a 15-16 pound semi-boneless turkey stuffed with duck and chicken with layers of delicious stuffing between each bird. Pairings: Turducken is so flavorful and filling; and simply beautiful when carved - showcasing the colors and layers of different birds and stuffing! "
R5
stw, we may just have to swing by and
order one this year !
"Turducken
A Louisiana original! This unusual offering combines all of your fowl favorites into one great dish! Whole Foods Market will create this item when a special order is placed. The turducken is a 15-16 pound semi-boneless turkey stuffed with duck and chicken with layers of delicious stuffing between each bird. Pairings: Turducken is so flavorful and filling; and simply beautiful when carved - showcasing the colors and layers of different birds and stuffing! "
R5
Nov 10th, 2006, 01:59 PM
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We get ours from the Cajum Grocer. They are fantastic! http://www.cajungrocer.com
