Organic Turkey Legs
Rich brown meat means bags of flavour
Organic turkey legs deliver the hearty, traditional flavour of brown poultry meat, and plenty of it. Though the white meat of the breast is much sought after, we think it's the tasty brown meat that's the real prize on the turkey carcass. Less prone to drying out, it has a great depth of flavour that means it works in both delicate and robust recipes. And if you don't want to cook a whole bird, a turkey leg is the perfect mini roast, yielding enough meat to generously serve two people.
At The Organic Butchery it is important to us that our suppliers mirror our high-welfare standards. Our Turkeys come from Walters Turkeys in Berkshire; where they are slow-grown and have plenty of space to roam, run and indulge their natural instincts. They are one of the few organic turkey producers in the country that hang and dry pluck their turkeys in the traditional way.
- 750g, Serves 3-4
In intensive farming systems, you're far more likely to find white turkeys being reared. That's because they've been selectively bred to grow quickly, laying down abundant white breast meat at the expense of leg meat. We prefer the old-fashioned confirmation for our turkeys from Ed Walter's, a bird with a well-balanced carcass that takes a bit longer to grow. These birds are built as nature intended, with strong legs that are the result of an active free-range lifestyle. As in all things, we believe that nature knows what she's talking about when it comes to turkeys.
- Supplied: Insulated box at below 4°C
- Refrigerating and Freezing: Will arrive fresh, refridgerate and use by best before date on packaging, or freeze to enjoy at a later date.
- Defrosted: Store between 0 - 5°C and use within 3-5 days
Delivery
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We deliver all around mainland Britain, excluding the Highlands and Islands. You will be able to choose your preferred delivery slot at checkout.
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We can deliver to you Tuesday to Saturday.
We will pick, pack and deliver your box the day you have requested.
For every order, we'll send you a text message on the morning it is due to be delivered.
Our courier will leave it in your requested safe place if you would prefer a contactless delivery.
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We have a minimum order of £50.
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Our Standard Delivery Charge is £4.95 (Tuesday to Friday). There is Free Delivery on Orders Over £120, Receive your order Before 12 pm for £6.95. Saturday Delivery is £6.95
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No. You can leave a message with your order telling us where you would like to have your box placed. It would be best placed somewhere cool or at least in the shade – especially during the hotter months of the year. Our products will stay at the same temperature for up to 40 hours, so just make sure that you can pick up your order within that time.
Our couriers will send you a text message or email, whichever you prefer, giving you an hour slot when your box will arrive. If that doesn’t suit you, some options will be provided to make your delivery more convenient.
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Our products will stay cold and fresh at the same temperature for up to 40 hours. When you receive your box, simply refridgerate and cook before the use by date provided or freeze to enjoy at a later date.
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At The Organic Butchery we believe in sustainability. And we live it. Regarding our packaging:
Eco-friendly
Your delivery box is made of 100% recycled paper and is 100% recyclable.
Delivered Fresh
To keep your order cool and fresh we use gel ice packs which will retain a low temperature for a long period of time. Reuse them for a picnic or return them to us through our free packaging returns sevice.Sustainably Insulated
We use paper pulp sheets to insulate the box. They are great for craft projects or can also simply be recycled with paper waste.
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You can cancel your order within two hours after your online purchase. We can not cancel an order after this period.
We hope that you enjoy our products. But if for any reason you are unhappy, please let us know why within 28 days of delivery, by sending us the batch number and the reason why you are disappointed with the product. Do not throw the product away as we may need to recall it to confirm the problem.
As your product is perishable, you will not be asked to return it for us for re-selling.
When we have looked at the evidence, we will then consider reimbursing you by means of a credit for a future order or resending the product. We will do our very best to respond as quickly as possible and try to resolve it.
Email to: hello@coombefarmorganic.co.uk, phone: 01460 279509
Product FAQs
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Delivery costs £4.95, Tuesday - Friday or is free for orders over £120. Saturday delivery is £6.95. If you need your order before 12pm on your selected delivery date please select our Pre 12 pm option, there is an additional charge for this service (Weekday's £6.95 & Saturday £7.95).
Click and Collect is free. Use Discount code LOCAL10 for a 10% discount when collecting from the farm.
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Freezing is the most natural way of preserving food. And as here at The Organic Butchery we believe in slow-grown, healthy food, a form of preservation that doesn’t need artificial additives gets a big tick from us.
It also guarantees it will arrive with you in tiptop condition - confidently delivering fresh meat would be much more challenging.
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At The Organic Butchery, we source our chicks from an organic breeding flock in the South West, this means they are certified organic from birth. We never use antibiotics on our chickens because our organic farming system provides a natural environment for our birds to thrive without the need for preventative medication: room to roam, a naturally foraged balanced diet, clean water and high hygiene standards.
You will find any product ingredients on the relevant product pages.
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Can't Find the Answer?
If you cannot find the answer to your question and would like to speak to someone contact us and we will be happy to help.
If you're simply roasting your turkey leg, it'll take around an hour in a moderate oven.
- Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan. Place the meat in a roasting tray, drizzle over some oil and cover with foil and pop in the oven
- After 10 minutes, reduce the temperature to 180°C/160°C fan and cook for 30 minutes
- After 30 minutess, insert a skewer into the thick part near the bone to see if the juices that run out are still pink. If so, continue cooking until they run clear
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes whilst wrapped in foil, the skin will be crispy and the knee joint will yield easily when gently twisted
For traditional flavours, rub the skin with a little olive oil, sprinkle with some thyme leaves and lay on some very thin slices of lemon. Or make a simple rub with Chinese 5-spice, some brown sugar and a sprinkling of salt. Rub the skin with some sesame oil before massaging in the rub. The kitchen will smell divine as the meat cooks.
