
Where to Find Halal (and Kosher) Turkeys in the US
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We told you everything about buying a Halal turkey. Now, where can you find one this November? Here’s a list of places across the US that offer hand-slaughtered Halal turkeys, including options for Halal Organic and Kosher turkeys.
Some things to know about this list.
- Hand-slaughtered only: We are listing Halal turkeys processed Halal (and Kosher) by hand only; many Halal shops carry frozen Midamar turkeys that are machine-slaughtered
- Pre-order in advance: Turkeys are very limited in 2015 due to the bird flu, if you want a turkey, call to order ahead (turkeys will keep in fridge for at least a week)
- Higher prices: Limited quantity means higher price per pound; expect to pay more than years past
- Seasonal only: Halal turkeys are generally only available in the end of November and, if they don’t run out, a little into December
Chicagoland
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612 E Roosevelt Rd
Lombard, IL 60148
630-424-1397
$3.99/lb
Available Nov 21, in-store (first come, first serve)
Mediterranean Oasis
357 E Bailey Rd
Naperville, IL 60477
630-420-9507
$4.49/lb
Available Nov 21, taking pre-orders
Northside Meats & Eats
5705 W Dempster St
Morton Grove, IL 60053
847-972-1591
$3.99/lb
Available Nov 22, taking pre-orders
Chicago Live Poultry
6421 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
773-381-1000
$25 for 10-12 lb turkey, $45 for 20-25 lb turkey
Call to verify availability, can slaughter on your own if you like
Taaza2U.com
Delivery service in Chicagoland and nearby areas
773-734-3200
$3.99/lb Sold out
Metro Detroit
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[Photo: JDurchan / flickr]
42468 Cherry Hill Rd
Canton, MI 48187
734-335-7308
$2.99/lb
Available Nov 21, taking pre-orders
New York
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319 East 9th St.
New York, NY 10003
212-388-0762
$87.50 for 10-14 lb turkey, $10 delivery to Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn
Taking pre-orders until Nov 18
Halal Pastures (Organic)
91-08 48th Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
888-400-0165
New Jersey

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Goffle Poultry Farm
549 Goffle Road
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
201-444-3238
$3.49/lb, fresh-slaughtered, free range
Taking pre-orders until Nov 21
DC, Maryland, Virginia
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[Photo: Elliott P / flickr]
155 Hillwood Ave
Falls Church, VA 22046
703-532-3202
$2.99/lb
Available Nov 23 in-store
Southern California
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[Photo: Paolo Gamba]
2037 Mt Vernon Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
909-469-9599
$1.99/lb for 18-19 lb bird
Pittman brand (highly recommended by Cook’s Illustrated)
Available now, almost sold out
Kosher Turkeys
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Kosher turkeys at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods [Photo: Saqib Shafi]
Also, be sure to cut the salt in your recipe as Kosher birds are processed with some salt as part of their blessing. Cook’s Illustrated suggests reducing salt for a Kosher turkey by half of what the recipe calls for.
- Trader Joe’s: their own Glatt Kosher turkeys ($2.99/lb)
- Whole Foods Market: Kosher Valley turkeys ($3.99/lb, select stores only)
- Your local Jewish Kosher store (prices tend to be high)
Enjoy your Halal turkey!