Turkey giblets rip-off

[Janet Bostwick]

I was at Albertsons yesterday and saw that they had turkey giblets and
turkey necks available separately for purchase. Holy Smoke! They
wanted $1.99 per pound for the giblets and $2.99 per pound for the
necks. That's approximately what they're selling whole turkeys for.
They turkey parts are priced like they are gold. They ought to be
ashamed of themselves.
Janet US

[Cheri]

"Janet Bostwick" <nos...@cableone.net> wrote in message
news:arfia85089i9av2r1...@4ax.com...

I agree with you, simply outrageous.

Cheri

[Janet Bostwick]

On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:37:56 -0600, Sqwertz <swe...@cluemail.compost>
wrote:

>Here, generic turkey thighs and legs are going for $3.29/lb while
>whole turkey is $.88/lb. I didn't price necks and offal but I was
>specifically looking for turkey butts - none to be found.
>
>Generic turkey is $2.50/lb where you are?
>
>-sw
Boise. I don't understand the pricing. I understand additional work
and Styrofoam trays etc., but that doesn't account for the difference.
Janet US

[Malcom "Mal" Reynolds]

In article <arfia85089i9av2r1...@4ax.com>,

and chicken wings are more expensive than drumsticks or thighs

[Janet Wilder]

I paid $1.69 for necks.

--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.

[Pete C.]

I picked up a whole turkey for $0.59/lb a couple days ago at my local
Albertson's.

[Bryan]

Turkey livers are cat food.

> Janet US

--Bryan

[meda...@gmail.com]

And wing tips are ghetto food. Fat boy.

[Janet Bostwick]

On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:17:42 -0600, Janet Wilder
<kellie...@yahoo.com> wrote:

>On 11/18/2012 2:08 PM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
>>
>> I was at Albertsons yesterday and saw that they had turkey giblets and
>> turkey necks available separately for purchase. Holy Smoke! They
>> wanted $1.99 per pound for the giblets and $2.99 per pound for the
>> necks. That's approximately what they're selling whole turkeys for.
>> They turkey parts are priced like they are gold. They ought to be
>> ashamed of themselves.
>> Janet US
>>
>
>I paid $1.69 for necks.

Lucky you. I wouldn't be offended with that price.
Janet US

[Janet Bostwick]

On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:02:07 -0500, "Pete C." <aux3....@snet.net>
wrote:

Did you have to spend $50to qualify for that price. I didn't see
anything like that at my big A. I don't shop the big A except for
bollios and anything else needed in desperation. It is my closest
store but the most expensive e by 30 to 50 percent more.
Janet US

[Janet Bostwick]

Oh, my dear. . . no, no, no. Those are the cook's treat. The
gizzard and heart are to make more broth for gravy, then the dog gets
them. ;o)
Janet US

[Bryan]

On Nov 18, 6:52 pm, Janet Bostwick <nos...@cableone.net> wrote:
> On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:37:43 -0800 (PST), Bryan
>

I find livers nasty. You can have my share.

> Janet US

--Bryan

[Bryan]

They are flavorful, and on TG, I give thanks for all the folks who
feel as you do.

--Bryan

[Kalmia]

Similar thing - I bought a whole chicken and only the neck and heart were tucked inside. There went THAT cook's treat of the liver. I wonder if this is the coming thing.

[meda...@gmail.com]

And people who like turkey livers are thankful that you view the world as your way or the highway. Do you get my point? You need to stop lecturing and just state your opinions. You're not really equipped to tell us the "way things are". When I need my trashcan emptied, you'll be the first one I call. That is the extent of your expertise, bonobo-homo.

[Janet Bostwick]

On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:28:02 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
<tween...@mypacks.net> wrote:

>Similar thing - I bought a whole chicken and only the neck and heart were tucked inside. There went THAT cook's treat of the liver. I wonder if this is the coming thing.

That really bums me out. They sell them by the carton now, you know.
Around here they are .99 to 1.19 per pound. I don't mind paying that
price for when I want more than one but I surely do not like to find
that my chicken does not come fully equipped.
Janet US

[Don Martinich]

In article <h84ja89hsgi90k030...@4ax.com>,

These things happen because consumers let it happen. If more people
raised hell about these things and, better yet, voted with their pocket
books, it might slow these trends down.

D.M.

[Robert]

"Janet Bostwick" <nos...@cableone.net> wrote in message
news:arfia85089i9av2r1...@4ax.com...
>

Turkey legs $1.59
wings $1.79

Same price as chicken for the same part. Picked up 10# legs and 15# wings.
Some of the legs and the wing tips will make stock for the gravy, stuffing
and turkey and dumplings. the rest of the wing joints will be used for
dragon wings.


Robert

[Jean B.]

Kalmia wrote:
> Similar thing - I bought a whole chicken and only the neck and heart were tucked inside. There went THAT cook's treat of the liver. I wonder if this is the coming thing.

It's probably like the romaine or something. They frequently sell
the cores separately from the leaves. Now that folks want the
turkey's innards, they will be removed and sold at a higher price.

--

[Cheryl]

The turkey I'm thawing says on the label that giblets are included.
I've never seen that designated, so maybe it is something new that they
leave them out. I don't know yet about the liver and heart, but my
Shamrock will be a happy kitty if they're inside the cavity.

[Jean B.]

Cheryl wrote:
> The turkey I'm thawing says on the label that giblets are included. I've
> never seen that designated, so maybe it is something new that they leave
> them out. I don't know yet about the liver and heart, but my Shamrock
> will be a happy kitty if they're inside the cavity.
>

LOL! I STILL need my turkey fix, but I am getting a cold or a flu
and wasn't interested in exploring the turkey situation today.

Mingy wouldn't like the giblets. He doesn't like people food. He
only eats poultry-based canned and dry food. It's just as well
that he doesn't like fish, because now he is not supposed to eat that.

[Brooklyn1]

"Jean B." wrote:
>Cheryl wrote:
>>
>> The turkey I'm thawing says on the label that giblets are included. I've
>> never seen that designated, so maybe it is something new that they leave
>> them out. I don't know yet about the liver and heart, but my Shamrock
>> will be a happy kitty if they're inside the cavity.
>

>Mingy wouldn't like the giblets.

It's not a good idea to feed cats raw giblets or any raw poultry...
canned cat food is partially cooked-pasteurized, and contains the
nutrition necessary for felines (do not feed cats dog food). I no
longer bother with the giblets, I feed those, the neck, and chicken
backs to the crows. I used to use the giblets and neck to make the
stock for gravy, but I don't even bother to make homemade gravy
anymore, the pan drippings are mostly fat anyway... believe it or not
if I feel like moistening turkey, rice, etc. I open a can of cream of
'shroom and doctor it some... cream of celery is good too. But I'm
not big into gravy so I don't do it often.

[Gary]

Brooklyn1 wrote:
>
> I no
> longer bother with the giblets, I feed those, the neck, and chicken
> backs to the crows. I used to use the giblets and neck to make the
> stock for gravy, but I don't even bother to make homemade gravy
> anymore, the pan drippings are mostly fat anyway... believe it or not
> if I feel like moistening turkey, rice, etc. I open a can of cream of
> 'shroom and doctor it some... cream of celery is good too. But I'm
> not big into gravy so I don't do it often.

The cream of mushroom and the cream of chicken is a good combo for "gravy.'
I do still make my gravy from the turkey liquid though.

As far as the giblets (and the liver too), all that gets minced, fried in
butter then added to my stuffing.

G.

[spamtrap1888]

Separating and presenting them costs money, as does throwing them away
when nobody buys them.

That's why I turn 89 cent a pound whole body fryers into $1.29 a pound
thighs and drumsticks, $1.99 a pound wings, and (up to) $3.50 a pound
boneless skinless breasts. The trimmings become free chicken broth.

Regarding the missing giblets subthread: Back when I tried buying the
tough, stringy Rocky the Range Hen (?), I was very surprised that this
expensive "all natural" chicken lacked the organs that cheap
industrial chickens somehow retained. Later I found out that inexpert
gutters would cut into the gall bladder, whose fluids would then soak
the liver.

[Janet Bostwick]

I do the same thing with chickens as you do. It makes sense (cents)
but also, a whole chicken takes a heck of a lot longer to thaw than
the pieces do. Even if I figure that I will want a whole chicken to
roast at some time, I unpackage the whole bird when I get it home,
remove any giblets and packaging and generally spatchcock them at that
time. Much easier than waiting for a whole bird to thaw away from
the packaging and giblet pack.
Janet US

[Jean B.]

Brooklyn1 wrote:
> It's not a good idea to feed cats raw giblets or any raw poultry...
> canned cat food is partially cooked-pasteurized, and contains the
> nutrition necessary for felines (do not feed cats dog food). I no
> longer bother with the giblets, I feed those, the neck, and chicken
> backs to the crows. I used to use the giblets and neck to make the
> stock for gravy, but I don't even bother to make homemade gravy
> anymore, the pan drippings are mostly fat anyway... believe it or not
> if I feel like moistening turkey, rice, etc. I open a can of cream of
> 'shroom and doctor it some... cream of celery is good too. But I'm
> not big into gravy so I don't do it often.
>

Well, so far I haven't had turkey, let alone gravy or giblets.
Yes, it is probably just as well the Ming doesn't like people food.