We are offering heritage Black Spanish Aztec and cross-breed Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys for pre-order this fall season! The birds are all pasture-raised on our organic farm outside of Stelle, Illinois. Most of our customers pick up the birds at locations listed below. There are also a limited number of home delivery & shipping slots available and you can add a note in form here to request that if applicable.
Deposit:
To reserve, pay a $25 deposit per bird below. Your deposit is subtracted from the total when you get your bird(s). We will send you a reminder with details about pickup or delivery a few days before it’s time!
Breeds:
Black Spanish Aztec: Heritage breed, balanced carcass, buttery flavor with ample dark meat. Slightly lighter in flavor than the bronze breed. (Very few US farmers raise the heritage Black Spanish Aztec turkey breed, so you’re helping these amazing turkeys continue by ordering one from us!)
Bronze Broad Breasted: Cross-breed, rich and flavorful with a slightly reddish meat & hearty leg quarters that provide exceptional dark meat.
Sizing & Pricing:
XL: ~ 27-33lbs at $8.75/lb
M: ~ 14-18lbs / S: ~ 9-13lbs at $10.75/lb
XS: ~ 4.5-8.5lbs at $12.75/lb
For anyone wanting turkey parts, turkey breasts, drumsticks, backs, gizzards, and wings are available in limited quantities.
FROZEN TURKEY PICKUPS
Frozen turkey pickups are on Saturday, Nov 22rd unless early pickup is requested.
Evanston: Sat, Nov 22nd, 8AM-12:30PM - Lutheran Immanuel Church Market - 616 Lake, Evanston, IL
Woodlawn: Sat, Nov 22nd, 9AM-2PM - 61st Street Market - 6100 S Blackstone, Chicago, IL
Lincoln Park: Sat, Nov 22nd, 8AM-1PM - Green City Market - Lincoln Park - 1817 N. Clark, Chicago, IL
FRESH TURKEY PICKUPS:
Fresh turkeys pickups are on Tuesday, Nov 25th and Wednesday, Nov 26th.
Oak Park: Tues, Nov 25th, 12:30PM until 2:30PM - Curbside Pickup - 712 N Grove, Oak Park, IL
Humboldt Park: Tues, Nov 25th, 3:30PM- 6:30PM - Curbside Pickup at Patchwork Farms - 2825 W Chicago Ave, Chicago
Logan Square: Tues, Nov 25th, 4PM until 6:30 PM - Curbside Pickup along with holiday bread, beer, & wine pre-orders from Bungalow by Middle Brow - 2840 W Armitage Ave, Chicago
Stelle: Tues, Nov 25th, 4PM until 6PM - Mint Creek Farm - 1693 E. 3800 N Road, Stelle, IL
Lincoln Square: Wed, Nov 26th, 7:30AM until 10AM - Curbside Pickup at Loba Pastry + Coffee - 3600 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
LOGISTICS, PORTIONING, AND SHELF LIFE:
A good rule of thumb is a pound of turkey per person for an ample serving or two pounds per person if you want a lot of leftovers. Fresh birds will stay good in your fridge for up to 7 days. Frozen turkeys take multiple days to thaw in a refrigerator, or up to a whole day or two to thaw in a water bath.
While most people pick up directly from the farmers’ market or one of our curbside pickups, you can get your turkey delivered straight to your home via our farm’s Local Delivery service if you are based in the Chicago area. We also do UPS within the Midwest. Email us at csa@mintcreekfarm.com or add a note on your sign up below to request delivery or shipping.
MORE ON FARMING PRACTICES:
We raise heritage Black Spanish Aztec and Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys on organic pasture using regenerative farming practices. This means our turkeys are moved every few days from paddock to paddock through perennial pastures as well as offered certified-organic, non-GMO, small-batch-mixed selections of grains & beans. We soak and ferment the beans and grain so it’s extra digestible with available nutrients to the birds! This is great for the turkey’s immune health as well as for the nutrient density of their eventual meat. This lush pasture in addition to the highest quality, purest feed supplements result in an unparalleled turkey: both the turkey’s flavor and the health benefits gained by the bird, farm ecosystem, and consumer are huge.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about your order in the meantime or if you'd like to inquire into wholesale turkey purchasing, please email us at csa@mintcreekfarm.com or send a quick note to request a call back.
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We are offering heritage Black Spanish Aztec and cross-breed Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys for pre-order this fall season! The birds are all pasture-raised on our organic farm outside of Stelle, Illinois. Most of our customers pick up the birds at locations listed below. There are also a limited number of home delivery & shipping slots available and you can add a note in form here to request that if applicable.
Deposit:
To reserve, pay a $25 deposit per bird below. Your deposit is subtracted from the total when you get your bird(s). We will send you a reminder with details about pickup or delivery a few days before it’s time!
Breeds:
Black Spanish Aztec: Heritage breed, balanced carcass, buttery flavor with ample dark meat. Slightly lighter in flavor than the bronze breed. (Very few US farmers raise the heritage Black Spanish Aztec turkey breed, so you’re helping these amazing turkeys continue by ordering one from us!)
Bronze Broad Breasted: Cross-breed, rich and flavorful with a slightly reddish meat & hearty leg quarters that provide exceptional dark meat.
Sizing & Pricing:
XL: ~ 27-33lbs at $8.75/lb
M: ~ 14-18lbs / S: ~ 9-13lbs at $10.75/lb
XS: ~ 4.5-8.5lbs at $12.75/lb
For anyone wanting turkey parts, turkey breasts, drumsticks, backs, gizzards, and wings are available in limited quantities.
FROZEN TURKEY PICKUPS
Frozen turkey pickups are on Saturday, Nov 22rd unless early pickup is requested.
Evanston: Sat, Nov 22nd, 8AM-12:30PM - Lutheran Immanuel Church Market - 616 Lake, Evanston, IL
Woodlawn: Sat, Nov 22nd, 9AM-2PM - 61st Street Market - 6100 S Blackstone, Chicago, IL
Lincoln Park: Sat, Nov 22nd, 8AM-1PM - Green City Market - Lincoln Park - 1817 N. Clark, Chicago, IL
FRESH TURKEY PICKUPS:
Fresh turkeys pickups are on Tuesday, Nov 25th and Wednesday, Nov 26th.
Oak Park: Tues, Nov 25th, 12:30PM until 2:30PM - Curbside Pickup - 712 N Grove, Oak Park, IL
Humboldt Park: Tues, Nov 25th, 3:30PM- 6:30PM - Curbside Pickup at Patchwork Farms - 2825 W Chicago Ave, Chicago
Logan Square: Tues, Nov 25th, 4PM until 6:30 PM - Curbside Pickup along with holiday bread, beer, & wine pre-orders from Bungalow by Middle Brow - 2840 W Armitage Ave, Chicago
Stelle: Tues, Nov 25th, 4PM until 6PM - Mint Creek Farm - 1693 E. 3800 N Road, Stelle, IL
Lincoln Square: Wed, Nov 26th, 7:30AM until 10AM - Curbside Pickup at Loba Pastry + Coffee - 3600 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
LOGISTICS, PORTIONING, AND SHELF LIFE:
A good rule of thumb is a pound of turkey per person for an ample serving or two pounds per person if you want a lot of leftovers. Fresh birds will stay good in your fridge for up to 7 days. Frozen turkeys take multiple days to thaw in a refrigerator, or up to a whole day or two to thaw in a water bath.
While most people pick up directly from the farmers’ market or one of our curbside pickups, you can get your turkey delivered straight to your home via our farm’s Local Delivery service if you are based in the Chicago area. We also do UPS within the Midwest. Email us at csa@mintcreekfarm.com or add a note on your sign up below to request delivery or shipping.
MORE ON FARMING PRACTICES:
We raise heritage Black Spanish Aztec and Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys on organic pasture using regenerative farming practices. This means our turkeys are moved every few days from paddock to paddock through perennial pastures as well as offered certified-organic, non-GMO, small-batch-mixed selections of grains & beans. We soak and ferment the beans and grain so it’s extra digestible with available nutrients to the birds! This is great for the turkey’s immune health as well as for the nutrient density of their eventual meat. This lush pasture in addition to the highest quality, purest feed supplements result in an unparalleled turkey: both the turkey’s flavor and the health benefits gained by the bird, farm ecosystem, and consumer are huge.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about your order in the meantime or if you'd like to inquire into wholesale turkey purchasing, please email us at csa@mintcreekfarm.com or send a quick note to request a call back.
Keep shopping Turkey
Shop all products
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