{"id":520208,"date":"2026-11-06T04:44:11","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T04:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/520208\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T04:44:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T04:44:11","slug":"sacramento-turkey-pre-orders-and-specialty-birds-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/520208\/","title":{"rendered":"Sacramento turkey pre-orders and specialty birds 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thanksgiving is still a few weeks away. But for those interested in serving a pre-cooked or special turkey this holiday season, the time to start planning is now.<\/p>\n<p>While Butterball turkeys are still a popular option, people living in the Sacramento area have a bounty of bird choices.<\/p>\n<p>Cooks in the Farm-to-Fork capital can choose between organic turkeys, heritage breeds with more dark meat and complex flavors, and poultry raised using regenerative agricultural practices which protect soil health.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, people hosting small gatherings and those who don\u2019t want to tackle a whole turkey can select smaller turkey breasts, or even fully prepared birds that just need to be warmed up.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a collection of local markets, farms, and restaurants where you can pre-order a turkey for Thanksgiving 2026. It\u2019s best to book in advance, though, as many businesses have ordering deadlines or will sell out quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Corti Brothers<\/p>\n<p>This legacy Sacramento grocer is opening <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DfXwiW_T7u8\/\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pre-orders for birds from Mary\u2019s Turkey<\/a>, of Pitman Family Farms in Sanger. While prices will be available on Nov. 6, (we\u2019ll update this article then), this year Corti Brothers is selling free-range, heritage, organic, and heirloom organic turkeys.<\/p>\n<p>To order, customers can call Corti Brothers at 916-736-3800.<\/p>\n<p>Taylor\u2019s Market<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorsmarket.com\/\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Taylor\u2019s Market<\/a> is currently accepting orders for Thanksgiving turkeys, and they have no pre-order deadlines. However, there are only limited quantities of the Mary\u2019s heritage turkeys.<\/p>\n<p>Taylor\u2019s also offers a brining service for raw birds, at an extra $2 per pound.<\/p>\n<p>Options include:<\/p>\n<p>Branigan Farms turkeys at $5.99 per poundMary\u2019s heritage turkeys at $8.49 per poundMary\u2019s organic turkeys at $7.49 per poundPre-cooked whole turkeys at $12.99 a poundTurducken, $185 dollars totalStuffed turkey breast at $18.99 per poundBranigan Farms turkey breast at $16.99 per poundSmoked turkeys at 12.99 per pound<\/p>\n<p>Customers can order turkeys in-person at 2900 Freeport Blvd. in Sacramento or over the phone at (916) 443-6881.<\/p>\n<p>Sprouts<\/p>\n<p>Sprouts is offering eight uncooked turkey options, ranging in price from <a href=\"https:\/\/catering.sprouts.com\/items\/category\/holiday-turkeys\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">$2.49 to $3.99 per pound<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Their website recommends pre-ordering by 12 p.m. on Nov. 24.<\/p>\n<p>Raley\u2019s\/Bel Air<\/p>\n<p>Raley\u2019s and Bel Air stores sell uncooked turkeys at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raleys.com\/product\/10300345\/raley_s-frozen-young-turkey-12-16lbs-\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">$1.99 a pound<\/a>, but they\u2019re also offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raleys.com\/shop\/holidayguide?c=holiday-entertainment-guide&amp;page=3\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pre-cooked options<\/a>. Those options include Diestel turkeys, raised in Sonora using regenerative farming practices.<\/p>\n<p>Diestel whole cooked turkey, $79.99, 10-12 poundsDiestel cooked turkey breast, $59.99, 4-6 poundsButterball whole cooked turkey, $49.99, 10-12 poundsNugget Market<\/p>\n<p>Along with raw turkeys, Nugget Market is offering pre-cooked turkeys for pre-order this season.<\/p>\n<p>According to Nugget\u2019s website, all orders must be placed at least five days in advance of pick-up.<\/p>\n<p>                                          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/1572_HRR_ 20261015_PTRanch.JPG\"   width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"1572_HRR_ 20261015_PTRanch.JPG\" alt=\"Turkeys at PT Ranch in Ione on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.\"\/>                                                                                    Turkeys at PT Ranch in Ione on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.                                                                                            HANNAH RUHOFF                                                                            hruhoff@sacbee.com                                                                                        Whole Foods<\/p>\n<p>Whole Foods offers a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wholefoodsmarket.com\/fmc\/m\/30011785\/?almBrandId=aNHVc2Akvg&amp;ref_=CWF11564_3&amp;pf_rd_r=PHFFHFTZXDJ5YDX5T8PB&amp;pf_rd_p=dacb2842-b22e-4218-93df-dbf6e7fdcfb9&amp;pf_rd_m=A2R2RITDJNW1Q6&amp;pf_rd_s=fresh-merchandised-content-3&amp;pf_rd_t=&amp;pf_rd_i=1036592\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> large selection of turkeys<\/a>, ranging in size, price, and preparedness.<\/p>\n<p>Customers can pre-order a fully-cooked, smoked, cider-brined turkey that serves <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wholefoodsmarket.com\/DIESTEL-TURKEY-Brined-Smoked-Turkey\/dp\/B07GL2BK3P?pd_rd_w=e5c5Y&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.e3bf0c38-07bb-437c-a078-90549ca755f6&amp;pf_rd_p=e1f61026-7d37-44bc-94ff-4022c00976e4&amp;pf_rd_r=KG91JPVNFH313BPQKVXD&amp;pd_rd_wg=1r81Y&amp;pd_rd_r=aa00ca2b-a279-491b-a382-f3de734acaaa&amp;pd_rd_i=B07GL2BK3P&amp;fpw=alm&amp;almBrandId=aNHVc2Akvg&amp;ref_=pd_alm_wfmct_dsk_mrk_wfmct_merch_CWF11517_1_4_i\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">8 for $89.99<\/a>. There\u2019s also a bake-at home raw turkey at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wholefoodsmarket.com\/Oven-Ready-Whole-Turkey-Serves-8\/dp\/B0HKKYX4DD?pd_rd_w=ZGcfw&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.e3bf0c38-07bb-437c-a078-90549ca755f6&amp;pf_rd_p=143fdd5e-fe8e-425e-9a10-313134bbb828&amp;pf_rd_r=KG91JPVNFH313BPQKVXD&amp;pd_rd_wg=dGioh&amp;pd_rd_r=427fb460-ac66-433e-848b-2c73968b86f1&amp;pd_rd_i=B0HKKYX4DD&amp;fpw=alm&amp;almBrandId=aNHVc2Akvg&amp;ref_=pd_alm_wfmct_dsk_mrk_wfmct_merch_CWF11513_1_6_i\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">$79.99 that serves 8<\/a>, as well as raw Diestel turkeys <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wholefoodsmarket.com\/Pasture-Raised-Whole-Turkey-10-lbs\/dp\/B07L4WLGHN?pd_rd_w=ZGcfw&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.e3bf0c38-07bb-437c-a078-90549ca755f6&amp;pf_rd_p=143fdd5e-fe8e-425e-9a10-313134bbb828&amp;pf_rd_r=KG91JPVNFH313BPQKVXD&amp;pd_rd_wg=dGioh&amp;pd_rd_r=427fb460-ac66-433e-848b-2c73968b86f1&amp;pd_rd_i=B07L4WLGHN&amp;fpw=alm&amp;almBrandId=aNHVc2Akvg&amp;ref_=pd_alm_wfmct_dsk_mrk_wfmct_merch_CWF11513_1_3_i\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">at $5.99 a pound.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The company also offers turkey breasts for smaller gatherings.<\/p>\n<p>Catering and pre-cooked foods from Whole Foods for Thanksgiving must be ordered by Nov. 23.<\/p>\n<p>Urban Roots Brewing &amp; Smokehouse<\/p>\n<p>Along with a full take-out Thanksgiving meal, Urban Roots at 1322 V St. in Sacramento is offering a whole smoked turkey for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanrootsbrewing.com\/thanksgiving\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> $95 dollars<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>PT Ranch<\/p>\n<p>PT Ranch in Ione, near Sacramento, uses regenerative agricultural practices to raise hogs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/food-drink\/restaurants\/article317256133.html\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lambs, chickens, and turkeys<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Their pasture-raised broad-breasted white turkeys are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptranch.co\/online\/p\/whole-pastured-turkey-deposit\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">currently available for pre-order<\/a>, at $9 a pound.<\/p>\n<p>Customers must pay a $60 deposit, and pick up their frozen turkeys on Nov. 21 at 1605 Cook Rd., Ione.<\/p>\n<p>Compton\u2019s Market<\/p>\n<p>In 2026, this long-time East Sacramento market will be selling free-range Willie Bird turkeys from Petaluma for $4.99 a pound.<\/p>\n<p>The turkeys can be ordered over the phone or in-person at <a href=\"https:\/\/comptonsmarketeastsac.com\/\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Compton\u2019s Market<\/a>, which is at 4065 McKinley Blvd. in Sacramento.<\/p>\n<p> Loading\u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"summary gray\">This story was originally published November 5, 2026 at 4:06 PM.<\/p>\n<p>        Related Stories from  Sacramento Bee<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/profile\/315960345\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"author-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/1793940251_584_anneheadshot.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Profile Image of Anne Ewbank\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/profile\/315960345\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Anne Ewbank<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    The Sacramento Bee<\/p>\n<p>            Anne Ewbank is a service journalist and food reporter for The Sacramento Bee. 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