Quick, There's Still Time to Mail Order a Turkey for Thanksgiving

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Planning the perfect Thanksgiving menu can be stressful, which is why many of us will welcome any opportunity to make things a little bit less hectic. Instead of braving the grocery store to find the perfect bird, here's a holiday hack for you: Order your turkey online! Nowadays, grocers and specialty food shops offer mail-order turkeys, so you can have a whole bird delivered right to your door ahead of the feast.

What should you look for in a mail-order bird? First, you'll want to decide how much of the prep you want to do. If you already have the perfect roasted Thanksgiving turkey recipe and like to season the turkey yourself, you may want to go with a whole, uncooked bird that's either fresh or frozen. If you're planning to cook the bird yourself but could use a little help with prep, consider one of the pre-brined options that's already full of flavor and ready to go right in the oven. And if you want it taken care of entirely, there are several fully cooked options on this list, as well as Thanksgiving meal delivery services that come with all the fixings.

Size is another important factor to consider: Think about how many guests you'll be serving, then assume you'll need one to two pounds of turkey per person. Most of these picks have several size options. Just remember, no matter which one you choose, make sure you check the delivery dates and shipping options for each retailer so your turkey gets to you on time!

Willie Bird Pre-Brined Fresh Turkey

If you're looking to cut down on prep, consider this fresh, pre-brined whole turkey from Sonoma County, California, and ships through Williams Sonoma. It's already infused with flavorful ingredients like lemon, herbs, and kosher salt. There are two smaller size options if you don't need to feed that many! Serves: 11 to 13.

Whole Basted Turkey

Basted in advance with brown sugar and honey and shipped frozen to your door, this 20-pound bird simply needs to defrosted and you'll be ready to cook. There's also smaller option if you don't need to feed that many. Bonus: Orders over $150 ship for free! Serves: 16

Burgers' Smokehouse Hickory Smoked Whole Turkey

Wait, you can order delicious, gourmet fully cooked turkeys on Amazon? You sure can! Choose from a variety of sizes ranging from 6 to a whopping 28 pounds, and all you have to do is reheat when you're ready! Serves: 8 to 10.

Amish Thanksgiving Turkey

Are you looking for a fresh, naturally raised turkey that will feed a lot of guests? This family farm will ship you a five-star reviewed turkey up to whopping 32 pounds! No matter which size you choose, they are all shipped as "hard chill" which means they will have a longer shelf life, even though they are fresh. Serves: 22 to 24.

Seasoned Turkey Breast Roast

If there's only a few of you, skip the whole turkey and order a breast roast instead. This three-pound option is pre-seasoned and boneless, making it easy to cook and even easier to serve. Serves: 2 to 4.

Jaindl Farms Local Whole Turkey

If you just need the bird itself, the online grocery delivery service FreshDirect is a great option. The turkeys are raised without antibiotics on a family-run farm in Lehigh Valley, PA, and are shipped to your door frozen for only $3.99 per pound. Serves: 8 to 10.

Organic Turkey

D'Artagan sells organic, free-range turkeys that are fed an all-vegetarian diet on small farms in the midwest to ensure quality. They ship frozen and unbrined but have great instructions on how to prep from start to finish on their site. Serves: 10 to 11.

Whole Uncooked Turkey

Figuring out how many mouths to feed? Fossil Farms offers whole, uncooked turkeys in a range of sizes, starting at eight and going all the way up to 20 pounds. The all-natural birds are free of antibiotics, steroids, and hormones. Serves: up to 16.

HoneyBaked Whole Turkey

While best known for its namesake protein, The HoneyBaked Ham Co. also sells fully cooked turkeys—all you need to do is thaw and reheat them in the oven. Choose from cajun, roasted, or smoked. Serves: 10 to 12.

Logan Farms Hickory Smoked Turkey

Goldbelly—an online marketplace that ships local specialties from restaurants and food purveyors around the country—is another great source for fully-cooked turkeys, like this one from Logan Farms in Jackson, MS. It's slowly smoked with real hickory wood chips and arrives frozen. All you need to do is thaw the bird in your refrigerator, then bake at 325 for 1 1/2 hours. Serves: 8 to 12.

Uncle Ray's Cajun Mild Deep Fried Turkey

Craving a fried turkey this year? While you can certainly invest in one of the best turkey fryers, not everyone is comfortable working with an oversize pot of searing-hot oil. Consider leaving it to the pros instead: Uncle Ray's Fried Turkeys in Dallas ships its legendary deep-fried turkeys nationwide via Goldbelly. Serves: 10 to 12.

Create Your Own Gourmet Turkey Feast

If you need a break from cooking this year, consider ordering a complete Thanksgiving dinner from Harry & David. It comes with a roasted turkey, plus a large selection of appetizers, sides, and dessert. Serves: 8 to 10.

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