Turkey Thigh Delivery or Pickup

Turkey thighs can act as a great focal point for your dinners. Though turkey is more popular during the holiday season, turkey thighs served with lighter sides such as pasta salads and homemade coleslaw can make for the perfect summertime meal.

Turkey thighs connect the bird's drumstick to its body. The dark muscle of turkey thighs has a rich and flavorful profile, especially compared with that of the turkey breast. Though dark turkey meat has more saturated fat than turkey breast, it is also richer in vitamins and minerals. 

You may be able to find fresh turkey thighs at the butcher counter of a nearby grocery, but you'll more commonly find them in prepackaged and shipped containers. You might also find frozen or formerly frozen turkey thighs.

Make sure your turkey thighs' internal temperature is registering as at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit on your meat or instant-read thermometer before you serve them. Do not rinse your raw turkey, nor any raw poultry, as you can spread bacteria around your kitchen by doing so. Instead, put your turkey thighs dry with a paper towel.

Roasting is probably the most popular method of cooking turkey thighs. This will help get the entire turkey thigh to a uniform and safe temperature throughout. Roasting will also give the turkey thigh a browned, crispy skin and will keep the meat juicy.

For a simple yet delicious roasted turkey thigh, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Season your raw turkey thighs with your preferred seasonings. Salt and pepper are a must, but you can also add earth herbs such as thyme and sage. You can make seasoned butter and spread it under the turkey skin to add to its flavor. Once your turkey thighs are prepared, place them in a roasting pan, pour a little chicken broth around it, and roast them for about an hour or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Treat your raw turkey thighs as you would raw chicken. Be sure to clean any surfaces and wash any kitchen items that may have come into contact with the uncooked turkey thighs. Don't use any cutting boards you used to prepare the turkey thighs to prepare any vegetables.