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Holiday Giveaway: FIVE Butterball turkeys!

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Published: 2012-11-13 14:32:36
Updated: 2012-11-13 14:32:36

Posted: November 13, 2012

Tags: Freebies, Grocery freebies, Seasonal & Holidays

 

I am kicking off a month of holiday giveaways today with a fantastic freebie from Butterball: Five FREE Butterball turkeys!

As a way of saying thank you to all of you for reading the blog, telling your friends about it, posting deals, comments and questions and being a part of our Smart Shopper "family", I will be giving away more than ever in the next month with multiple giveaways per week! We'll have lots of winners, lots of fun and lots of freebies!

For this giveaway, five lucky winners will each receive a voucher good for up to $15 off a Butterball turkey! Plus, Butterball has some great new resources for making this your tastiest Thanksgiving ever!  Here are some more details about their Golden Thursday promotion from the folks at Butterball:

Golden Thursday

Butterball is launching Golden Thursday™ on November 15, the week before Thanksgiving, to offer tips, advice & recipes to help make the holiday shine!

With family members coming together to celebrate the highly-anticipated Thanksgiving meal, holiday cooks everywhere spend hours preparing for the big day. To help ensure it's a meal that will be remembered, Butterball® is sharing expert advice earlier this year to make your Thanksgiving Day shine – where to find savings, go-to holiday recipes that are sure to please and ways to access Butterball's expert advice via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Butterball Cookbook Plus™ app, Butterball.com and 1-800-BUTTERBALL.

Butterball® Turkey Talk-Line® : The 50 professionally trained turkey experts at the Butterball® Turkey Talk-Line® are ready to talk turkey! The experts at the Butterball Turkey-Talk Line can help new cooks and seasoned pros alike put the golden touch on holiday celebrations by sharing new recipes, providing tips on thawing and cooking methods.  You can reach the hotline at 1-800-BUTTERBALL.

Butterball cooking app: Butterball has just launched a new app called "Butterball Cookbook Plus - Recipes for Thanksgiving & Every Day Occasions."   Download the Butterball Cookbook Plus App for iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch® from the App Store HERE to get easy access to recipe ideas, how-to videos, upcoming Butterball promotions and cooking advice at your fingertips. The app costs $4.99.

For access to all these helpful resources, go to Butterball.com HERE.   

Butterball Turkey Giveaway

To enter to win one of the five FREE turkey vouchers, leave a comment below about your favorite way to cook a turkey or let us know your favorite holiday side dish. 

I will randomly pick the 5 winning names on Thursday, November 15th at 2:00 pm and will post the winning names soon after 2:00.  This is a quick giveaway so you receive your turkey vouchers in time to use them for Thanksgiving.

Good luck everyone!

My thanks to Butterball for hosting this generous giveaway and providing the free turkey vouchers!!

 

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My mom's neighbor lets her collect the pecans off his pecan tree, and the resulting pies are delicious!
soojmagooj
November 14, 2012 5:45 p.m.
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Our family of friends always have us over for Thanksgiving dinner because Greg makes the absolute BEST turkey brined to perfections before cooking it. My job is to bring the greenbean casserole and of course the relish tray! Would not be a Thanksgiving without greenbean casserole!
ralphfamily
November 14, 2012 5:41 p.m.
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My most favorite side dish is a good ol' southern side of sweet potato casserole!! I especially love making it with sweet potatoes fresh from the garden.
countrylane
November 14, 2012 5:32 p.m.
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I prefer roasting the bird with salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, and butter.

No matter what sides I want to make, I am always asked to be sure to make a yellow squash and white cheddar gratin -- a recipe I got out of the Fearrington House Cookbook years ago.
Gator Girll
November 14, 2012 5:32 p.m.
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I fix the turkey breast with a little butter rubbed on the skin and placed in a plastic browning bag in the oven. Perfect every time.
patsydaniels
November 14, 2012 5:28 p.m.
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My favorite side that gives and keeps on giving with our turkey is Mema's German Slaw. Delicious with the turkey but oh my with a turkey sandwich it melts all it's juices to make the ultimate sandwich!
alicepahl
November 14, 2012 5:20 p.m.
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Every year, my family begs me to make my almost famous Italian Roasted Turkey topped with layer of pancetta!
ellisguy71
November 14, 2012 5:18 p.m.
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I have my husband cook the turkey. It works every time.
Knitpurl
November 14, 2012 4:54 p.m.
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I like my turkey slow cooked in the oven with homemade stuffing and dressing with all the trimmings: mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green breans, corn, deviled eggs and pies!
dradford51
November 14, 2012 4:40 p.m.
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the most amazing way i have ever cooked a turkey is in the microwave. IT is amazingly juicy and it will even brown: right in the microwave. clean and season your thawed turkey and add about 1 cup of water. place turkey breast side down cover with saran wrap.cook for about 10 minutes per pound and then flip it. Remove the saran wrap and cook in 5 - 10 minute increments until the done indicator pops up. Don't knock it until you have tried it. RPactice on a chicken first if you must. It's all good.
lfubara
November 14, 2012 4:34 p.m.
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The best side dish is dessert, Sweet potato pie
fjohnson20
November 14, 2012 4:32 p.m.
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I love a roasted turkey. My favorite side is green bean casserole!
kellymmigliore
November 14, 2012 4:30 p.m.
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My grandma taught me the best way to cook turkey! Buy breasts instead of the whole turkey, cover in the tiniesty bit of Mayo and wrap tightly in aluminum foil! The most moist turkey you will ever eat!!
eviesee645
November 14, 2012 4:30 p.m.
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I am a grill girl!!! Simple, easy and then let's eat:):)
shagnfancyfeet
November 14, 2012 4:22 p.m.
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No favorite dish. Everything on Thanksgiving is good, especially when you are with family!
scfaulk
November 14, 2012 4:14 p.m.
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i absolutely love and miss my mothers carrot casserole, collards, smashed potatoes, and homemade yeast roles !!!! Yummy!
sbanana72
November 14, 2012 4:13 p.m.
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On the grill with grilled corn on the cob.
jadedgreennc2
November 14, 2012 4:12 p.m.
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Fried in hot peanut oil....the ONLY way to cook a turkey!
Click to view my profile Brandex
November 14, 2012 4:07 p.m.
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With 5 kids, we learned a long time ago to quickly put together our Thanksgiving meal!! We prepare our turkey the night before and put it in a Reynolds turkey bag in the refrigerator. At 5 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, we put it in the oven. While it cooks, I can finish up any remaining side dishes while leaving the pumpking pie to cook last while we eat our meal. My favorite side dish is the dressing which has been passed down for generations on my Mom's side of the family and it's the dressing. I can assemble all of the ingredients ahead of time and just add the fresh turkey broth as soon as the turkey is done cooking and then put the dressing in the oven. Very simple and delicious recipe. My kids didn't like the traditional gravy recipe so I started making one from Rachel Ray and it is easy, heavenly and a hit w/the kids!
jmoore449
November 14, 2012 4:04 p.m.
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Turkey on the grill is fantastic!! My husband is in charge of the turkey every year. He soaks it in a salt water brine the night before, then rinse good the next morning, pat dry, rub with oil and sprinkle with seasoning salt. Cook directly on the grill and it's great. Very moist turkey with a crispy skin!!
rdak
November 14, 2012 3:46 p.m.
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I love to cook turkey in a very hot oven, turn it out and then reheat the next day it is delicious
debbiegarner2
November 14, 2012 3:44 p.m.
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On the grill is amazing!
tinawright9
November 14, 2012 3:42 p.m.
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Our favorite side is my Mom's dressing recipe but made into patties like my husband's grandmother made her's. The kids and grandkids call them dressing cookies. Everybody gets crispy edges and leftovers are easy to reheat.
dreamracers
November 14, 2012 3:39 p.m.
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I love B-B-Q and a turkey cooked in the oven with crispy skin. Favorite side dish will always be the sausage stuffing. Thanksgiving is also the time to try a few new things, and keep the old favorites.
tmcreech
November 14, 2012 3:31 p.m.
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My favorite side dish at Thanksgiving is a Date Salad. It is an old family recipe that has chopped dates, pineapple, marshmallows and cream cheese (and a few more ingredients) in it.
cheldouglass
November 14, 2012 3:30 p.m.
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I love fried turkey! Crispy skin and juicy meat, goes great with stuffing and cranberry sauce. Oh my, can't wait for next week!
haleyandbryce
November 14, 2012 3:19 p.m.
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stuffed with apples and celery
yourownbag
November 14, 2012 3:18 p.m.
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I like to rub olive oil all over the turkey and then coat it with seasoning salt and then bake it according to the directions on the turkey, no bag. The skin is crispy and then inside is tender and juicy everytime!
tonimoss111
November 14, 2012 3:16 p.m.
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Fried turkey is the absolute best. My favorite side is a toss up between my green bean casserole (it's different from most) and strawberry congealed salad.
gotogirl
November 14, 2012 3:12 p.m.
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Ever since I was a little tyke my Mothers stuffing has been and will always be my favorite Thanksgiving side dish.
pswood1962
November 14, 2012 3:10 p.m.
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Faaaaaavorite, must have, side dish is my moms sweet potato soufflé! Yuuuuuuuuuuuuumm-O! Happy Thanksgiving, Faye! Hope your table is surrounded with love :)
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November 14, 2012 3:08 p.m.
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I love deep fried turkey the best but I will eat it any way. The best side dish is my mother's cranberry salad---YUMMY!! I look forward each year to Thanksgiving to get this salad and take leftover home to enjoy...
crystalsmith
November 14, 2012 3:03 p.m.
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A turkey with honey rubbed in between the meat and skin is our family tradition!
heatherhewlett
November 14, 2012 3:03 p.m.
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Our family has to have some great homemade dressing and gravy as part of the family tradition. I have made a tasty fruit pie the last few years, compliments of Ocean Spray, that has apples, walnuts and cranberries (of course) in it that is really good. I also bring the whip cream to top it off. My taste buds are ready!!!
KJewel
November 14, 2012 2:53 p.m.
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Our family loves to inject the turkey with a butter marinade and deep fry it. It is so tender and juicy with a crispy skin. Delicious!
trexcrawford
November 14, 2012 2:52 p.m.
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I have the best luck with cooking my turkey in a browning bag. You have lots of broth to make the gravy and enough for the good old homemade dressing. Happy Thanksgiving
marjorbridg
November 14, 2012 2:49 p.m.
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My Favorite side dish is my homemade stuffing that includes crusty french bread, diced apples and italian sausage. Along with a couple of other "secret" ingredients !!
crystalgray44
November 14, 2012 2:48 p.m.
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Our favorite way to cook a turkey is to grill it on a Weber Kettle grill outside over charcoal. It has a wonderful smoked taste and everyone who eats it loves it!
bizemom
November 14, 2012 2:48 p.m.
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Favorite side is sweet potato casserole!
ddalmas
November 14, 2012 2:44 p.m.
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I like to cook it in an oven bag or in the slow cooker.
luvnmylil111
November 14, 2012 2:37 p.m.
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We love our turkey baked in the oven, and it comes out nice and juicy. I can't wait:)
robertkiser2
November 14, 2012 2:35 p.m.
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My favorite side dish is sweet potato casserole. We now make it with brown sugar splenda for less calories, but still really good.
akelley1
November 14, 2012 2:32 p.m.
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My favorite side is squash casserole! It has become a family favorite at our Thanksgiving table each year. :-)
ddjones30
November 14, 2012 2:16 p.m.
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Barbecue Turkey is the best. Inject your barbecue sauce with an extra large needle as you bake it. My favorite side is cornbread stuffing and yams.
debbieholder2
November 14, 2012 2:11 p.m.
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My favorite side for Thanksgiving is homemade stuffing! It's the best! I look forward to the holidays when I get to eat it! So yummy!!!!
mwilson1305
November 14, 2012 2:02 p.m.
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My family loves my home made pie crust. I make apple, pumkin and mince meat pies every Thanksgiving and every Christmas. I bake my turkey with stuffing in for hours in the oven until the meat falls of the bone.
tarbell27597
November 14, 2012 2:00 p.m.
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My 75 yr old Dad likes to be in charge of cooking the turkey. We never know if it will be fried, grilled or what. The favorite side is hot pineapple casserole. A turkey would benefit our food pantry.
bparrish004
November 14, 2012 1:56 p.m.
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I like to brine my turkey for 48 hours in a citrus brine! My favorite side dish for Thanksgiving is my grandmother's Cranberry Salad. It has mini marshmallows, pineapple, apples, cool whip and a few other ingredients. It is amazing! On top of that the citrus turkey with the cranberry is AWESOME!!!
ashleyking52
November 14, 2012 1:55 p.m.
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My favorite way to cook a turkey is in a Brown 'n Bag in the oven. Keeps it moist and juicy!!
pdb1021
November 14, 2012 1:53 p.m.
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Are they giving away the abused, broken-bone turkeys ?
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