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Think Turkey (canadianturkey.ca) is the official Canadian turkey information and recipe platform, supported by Turkey Farmers of Canada and provincial turkey marketing boards. It's a reference site for buying, preparing, and cooking turkey — not a retailer. If you're looking for recipes, how-to guides, or nutrition facts about Canadian turkey, this is a credible starting point. If you want to actually purchase turkey, you'll need to shop elsewhere; the site's "Shop Now" links point to where Canadian turkey is sold rather than selling it directly.
Who runs it
The site is backed by a national and provincial network:
- Turkey Farmers of Canada
- BC Turkey Marketing Board
- Alberta Turkey Producers
- Turkey Farmers of Saskatchewan
- Manitoba Turkey Producers
- Turkey Farmers of Ontario
- Les Éleveurs de volailles du Québec / Dindon Québec
- Turkey Farmers of New Brunswick
- Turkey Farmers of Nova Scotia
This structure matters because it means the content reflects the Canadian turkey industry's own guidance, not a third-party food blog. The site also notes that choosing Canadian turkey supports more than 510 turkey farming families across Canada.
What you'll find on the site
The content is organized into a few practical areas:
| Section | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Recipes | Everyday and occasion-based turkey recipes, plus collections like Thanksgiving and Lean & Healthy |
| Buying Guides | Choosing a whole turkey, buying turkey cuts |
| Preparation Guides | Carving, safe food handling, sectioning a raw turkey, storing, thawing |
| Cooking Guides | Roasting, brining, deep frying, spatchcocking, barbequing, cooking individual cuts |
| Tools | Whole Turkey Calculator |
| Nutrition | Turkey nutrition information |
| Blog & Videos | Supporting articles and how-to videos |
The recipe library spans both holiday cooking and everyday meals. Featured recipes include Kung Pao Turkey, Turkey Parmigiana, Turkey Pepperoni Cheese-Stuffed Breadsticks, and Fall-Inspired Oven-Roasted Butternut Squash with Ground Turkey and Couscous. There are also seasonal collections such as Maple Whisky Smoked Turkey and Soy & Maple Roasted Turkey.
Who it's for
The site is aimed at Canadian consumers who want to cook turkey but need guidance on selection, preparation, or technique. It's available in both English and French, which fits its Canadian audience.
It's most useful if you:
- Are cooking a whole turkey for the first time and need thawing, brining, or roasting instructions
- Want recipes that go beyond the standard roast
- Need a quick reference for safe food handling or storage
- Are deciding which cut to buy for a specific meal
It's less useful if you're looking for restaurant reviews, brand comparisons, or a place to order turkey online.
Practical notes
- The site includes a Turkey Trot Locator for finding Thanksgiving runs, which suggests it also serves a community/seasonal role beyond recipes.
- A newsletter signup offers recipes, tips, and food safety information by email.
- Pricing is not listed on the site, and no payment platforms appear in the available content — consistent with it being an information platform rather than a store.
If your goal is to cook turkey tonight or plan a holiday meal, start with the Cooking Guides and Recipe Collections. If you need to buy a turkey, use the site's guidance to decide what to ask for, then purchase through a retailer or local supplier.