Thanksgiving 2023

Watch our video on how to carve a turkey and bone-in ham!

If you are only interested in the bone-in ham, fast forward to 13 minutes. Thanks for watching and we hope this helps!

Cooking Instructions for Ham or Turkey? See below!

WHEN DO WE NEED YOUR ORDER?

We recommend you placing your order by November 10th this year.  This does not mean that you cannot order after this date, we just need to place our order with the farm on this date.  After that, they let us know if we can continue to take orders.

ABOUT OUR FRESH TURKEYS

Different than in years past, we will now be getting our FRESH TURKEYS from Harrison’s Poultry Farm. Hoka (Howard Kauffman) will be closing their doors at the end of this year and do not have any fresh turkeys available.  Harrison’s Poultry is a four generation family business out of Glenview, IL.  They have been around since 1893.  Below is some additional information on their fresh turkeys:

  • Family Farm Raised
  • Fed a Natural Vegetarian Diet
  • No Trace of Antibiotics, Hormones, Steroids, or Preservatives
  • No Solution or Brine Added
  • No Chemicals
  • Cage-Free w/ Room to Roam

Click here to read more about the Harrison’s Turkeys

COST OF OUR FRESH TURKEYS

Call us at 847-669-6679 to inquire about pricing.

SIZES OF OUR FRESH TURKEYS

Disclaimer: We strive to accommodate all turkey size requests. If the farm is out of a size, they will substitute to their nearest available weight, as we will also. We apologize for any inconvenience if this occurs.

Turkey sizes go in 4 lb. increments ranging from 12 lbs. all the way up to 30+ lbs. Please note that smaller birds are difficult to come by.

HOW MUCH TURKEY SHOULD I GET?

We recommend 1-1/2 lbs. per person because people tend to eat a little more on Thanksgiving. This typically will give you leftovers as well.

8-10 people…………. 12-16 lbs
11-13 people………… 16-20 lbs
14-15 people……….. 20-24 lbs
16-18 people……….. 24-28 lbs
19+ people…………… 28+ lbs. (Or get 2 smaller turkeys) 

FRESH TURKEY BREASTS – Sizes & Recommendations

This year we will have FRESH turkey breasts.  We recommend 1-1/2 lbs. per person for those bigger eaters and/or for some leftovers.

3-5 people……………… 4-7 lb turkey breast
6-7 people…………………. 8-10 lb. turkey breast

SMOKED TURKEYS (sourced elsewhere – not from Harrison’s)

Whole Smoked Turkeys……………… 12-14 lbs (Limited Quantities)
Smoked Turkey Breasts – Not Available

OTHER HOLIDAY OFFERINGS:

POULTRY/TURKEY

  • Ducks
  • Cornish Hens
  • Geese
  • Turkey Wings
  • Turkey Necks
  • Gizzards (Giblets)
  • Turkey Thighs
  • Drumsticks/Legs

 

PORK

  • Boneless Pork Roast
  • Bone-In Pork Roast
  • Crown Roast of Pork
  • Pork Shoulder – Bone-In
  • Pork Shoulder – Boneless
  • Pork Tenderloin

HAM

Boneless

  • Baby 1/2 Ham (2-3# Avg)
  • Baby Whole Ham (5-6# Avg)
  • Whole Ham (10-12# Avg)

 

Bone-In (Not Sliced)

  • Half Ham (8-10# Avg)
  • Whole (16-20# Avg)

 

Spiral (Pre-Sliced)

  • Half Ham (8-10# Avg)

 

Fresh Hams Available

LAMB/VEAL

  • Whole Lamb
  • Leg of Lamb – Bone-In
  • Leg of Lamb – Boneless
  • Rack of Lamb/Lamb Rack
  • Lamb Loin/Lamb Chops
  • ​Lamb Shanks

 

BEEF

  • Rib Roasts – Bone-In or Boneless
  • Beef Tenderloin/Filet Mignon
  • Ranch Roasts
  • Sirloin Tip Roasts
  • Eye of Round Roasts
  • Rump Roasts
  • Chuck Roasts
  • ​Beef Briskets

HEAT & EAT OPTIONS

  • Italian Beef w/ Au Jus
  • Pulled Pork
  • Beef Brisket
  • ​Pot Roast

Other Items You May Want to Add to Your Order:

Cheese Curds:

Buffalo Wing Curds
Garlic & Chive Curds
Dill Curds
Hickory Smoked Curds
Mixed Curds

Brewster House Spreadable Cheeses:

Bacon
Hickory Smoked
Garlic
Plum Wine
Horseradish Cheddar
Sharp Cheddar
White Sharp Cheddar
Cheddar Beer Cheese

Appetizers/Dips/Spreads:

Homemade Taco Dips
Homemade Crab Salad 
Homemade Cajun Crab Salad
Homemade Dill Pickle Dip
4 Cheese Stuffed Criminis
Crab Stuffed Criminis
Cajun Crab Stuffed Criminis
Beer Cheese Dip
Burnt Ends Dip
Homemade Mild Buffalo Chicken Dip
Homemade Mexican Street Corn Dip
Homemade Pimento Dip
Homemade Spinach Dip
Stonemill Artichoke & Parmesan Dip
Stonemill Artichoke & Jalapeno Dip
Homegrown Pimento Cheese Dip

Frozen Sides (Serves 3-4 people)

Brussel Sprouts w/ Caramelized Onions
Cheezy Hash Brown Potatoes 
Four Cheese Mac & Cheese 
Whipped Mashed Potatoes w/ Bacon & Chz 
Garlic Mashed Roasted Red Potatoes
LARGE Twice Baked Potatoes (2/pkg) 
Roasted Broccoli
Roasted Sweet Corn
Seasoned Green Beans

 

Traditional Stuffing (1.5 lb pkg)

Ovenable/Microwavable

 

Thawed Sides (Serves 3-4 people)

Baked Shredded Potato Casserole (20 oz) 
Baked Scalloped Potatoes (20 oz) 
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes 
Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes 
Zesty Au Gratin Potatoes (a little spicy-20 oz)
Roasted Garlic Rosemary Baby Potatoes (17 oz) 
Baked Mac & Cheese (20 oz) 

Brining Mix (Galena/Chef Ivo) – 8.5 oz

*We will also have brining bags for sale!  Limited Quantities Available for $1.99 – Add your brining bag to your order today!

 

Elegant Farmer Pies *LIMITED QUANTITIES*

5″ or 8″ Baked Apple Pie
5″  or 8″ Baked Caramel Apple Pie
8″  Cherry Crisp w/ Old Fashioned Crumb Topping
10″ Pumpkin

Don’t see something you are looking for? Just Ask!

HOLIDAY HOURS

Monday 11/20   10:00-6:00
Tuesday 11/21   10:00-6:00 
Wednesday 11/22  10:00-4:00 *CLOSING EARLY*
Thursday 11/23   CLOSED (Thanksgiving Day)