JOYCE FARMS
HERITAGE BLACK TURKEY

*Limited Availability*

Raised For Culinary Excellence

Our Heritage Black Turkey is a heritage breed, admitted to APA standard in 1874. It is one of the first to be developed from Native American stocks. In fact, it is believed to be the same breed the Pilgrims feasted on during their first Thanksgiving. This breed is well-suited for foraging, and we raise these special birds on a small family farm in North Carolina. They are processed by hand in our own plant, and like all of our Heritage birds, they are air chilled to preserve flavor, tenderness, and perfect texture.

 

  • Raised Free-Range, with access to barn or pasture
  • Humane growing and processing practices
  • Traceable to small family farms in North Carolina

The Best Lineage

Slow-growing breeds tend to be heartier and more disease resistant for free range life than commercial breeds.

Access to the Outside

Birds have access to outdoor pasture after about
10 weeks of age.

Smaller Flock In Every House

A maximum density requirement ensures birds are allowed plenty of space to roam freely in the houses.

Nearby Farms

To make sure birds are handled humanely and not dehydrated, they must travel no more than 64 miles to the processing plant.

Small Houses On Small Farms

Smaller poultry houses are required than in industrial farms, and houses per farm are limited to four.

Slower Growing

After 20 weeks, birds are approximately half the size of commercial birds at the same age.

The Cleanest Conditions

An extended sanitation period between flocks ensures houses are always clean and healthy environments for the birds.

Air Chilled

Birds are processed individually by hand and air chilled. They are never submerged in chlorinated water.

NO ANTIBIOTICS

NO HORMONES OR STEROIDS

NO ANIMAL BY PRODUCTS

NO ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENTS

JOYCE FARMS
NAKED TURKEY

Outstanding Natural Flavor

Our Naked Turkeys are grown on small family farms in North Carolina for superior culinary attributes and a high quality eating experience. We are proud to say that many chefs of four and five star restaurants feature Joyce Farms Naked Turkeys exclusively for their holiday menus.

 

  • Fed a wholesome, all-vegetable diet with no artificial ingredients
  • Processed in a modern, USDA-approved facility with strict sanitation guidelines and an approved HACCP program
  • Hand-selected from the very best USDA Grade A birds
  • No injections, marinades, brines, or artificial ingredients
  • Fresh, never frozen

NO ANTIBIOTICS

NO HORMONES OR STEROIDS

NO ANIMAL BY PRODUCTS

NO ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENTS

COMPART DUROC
SMOKED HAMS

Taste The Difference

It all starts with the right breed. The Black Angus breed of cattle is well known for its superior quality. This same phenomenon is also true of the Duroc breed for pork. The Compart Family have implemented Real Time Ultra Sound and have actually traced the pedigrees for over 55 Years and carefully selected the Very Best Compart Duroc Lines to for Marbling and Meat Quality. We are “The Black Angus of Pork!”™

Why Compart Duroc is Better

All natural, mouthwatering, rich flavored pork, with superior tenderness and natural juiciness, that’s the “Compart Duroc”™ promise to you. It’s a difference you can see and taste! Our pork is bright reddish pink in color and contains a higher percentage of marbling (intramuscular fat) and a higher pH. We provide fresh pork in its natural flavor and juice, without injecting or pumping. This a tender, juicy and flavorful dining experience.

Redder is Better™

The most desirable color to look for when purchasing pork is dark pink to dark reddish pink. Although pork is known as “the other white meat,” because all pork turns white after being cooked, it is the darker, reddish raw pork that will give you a juicy, tender final product to serve.

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