...Turkey Processing!

Ashlee here... I've heard pictures are worth a million words so here we go - sharing this year's holiday turkey processing photographed by Eric Hyatt!

The birds are placed head down in a 5 gallon bucket - this is when the bird is killed and all the blood draining occurs.

Next, the head and feet are cut off of the bird.

The turkey is then dipped in hot water - during this step the turkey is sanitized and the feathers are loosened.

The bird is then placed in a plucker where the feathers are removed.

Next, it is time to gut the bird.

Now it is time to clean the meat and quickly cool the meat!

The turkey is then packaged/sealed in a plastic bag.

After packaging the meat is taken into a cooler truck - where it will be stored until it is picked up at the Country Store.

Finally, dinner!!!

Turkey processing is always a long and cold few days but it is so worth it! Why? The mouth-watering, fresh, Mortimer grown turkey that is enjoyed is beyond words delicious! + the relationship building between our staff and family as systems are followed and team work is explored is one for the books. This year we are once again thankful for the chance we have to dedicate our lives to growing and raising food - for the chance to provide a wholesome, delicious, healthy product for our family and yours!

Check out a few more pictures from turkey processing!

As always - questions are always welcomed!

Happy turkey day!