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Turkey meat is a white meat with high nutritional value, recognised for being extremely lean, versatile and mild in flavour. It is often considered one of the healthiest poultry options due to its low-fat content and high protein content. Its versatility allows for wide use in professional culinary preparations.
The turkey breast comes from the front of the bird and is characterised by being a large cut of light, lean meat with little fat. This cut should be grilled or fried quickly to prevent the meat from drying out, preserving its tenderness. It is commonly used in turkey cutlets, grilled steaks and bitoques.
Turkey wings are the upper part of the bird; their meat is succulent as it is close to the bone and larger in size compared to chicken wings. They should be roasted, fried or stewed, allowing the meat to become tender and retain its flavour. They are widely used in stews, casseroles and oven-baked dish
The turkey leg corresponds to the lower part of the bird, with dark, firm meat and an intense flavour. Due to its robust texture, it is recommended to roast it slowly in the oven or braise it, ensuring the meat remains tender and juicy. It is ideal for oven roasts, stews and dishes that benefit from cuts with greater flavour and consistency.
The turkey thigh comes from the upper part of the leg and is distinguished by being extremely succulent; it can be sold with or without the bone. It is the most flavourful cut of the bird, due to the balance of fat and texture. The most suitable method of preparation is to braise or roast it slowly.
The whole turkey comes from the complete bird, cleaned and ready to cook, including the breast, legs, wings and giblets. It is a lean, firm meat that should be cooked in a way that retains its juiciness, usually roasted in the oven. This cut is ideal for whole roasts.
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The turkey must be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 74º C to ensure the elimination of bacteria such as Salmonella.
The safest method is to defrost it slowly in the fridge (this takes 24 to 48 hours depending on the size). You should avoid defrosting it at room temperature.
Turkey breast is a lean meat and can easily dry out during cooking. To keep it juicy, it is important to control the cooking time and temperature and baste the meat with its own juices throughout the process.