Meal Preparation Instructions

NATURAL NAE TURKEY:

THAWING INSTRUCTIONS: Leave turkey in original bag. We recommend thawing our turkey in the refrigerator. Place turkey in a pan on the bottom rack in your refrigerator and thaw for 2-3 days or until thawed (approx. 4 hours per pound).

QUICK THAW: To quick thaw your turkey, submerge in cold water in its original packaging breast-side down. Make sure the bag is not punctured. Change the cold water every 30 minutes. Allow approximately 30 minutes per pound using this method.

To Serve Cold: This turkey is fully cooked and delicious served cold.

To Serve Hot

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Remove plastic bag. Plastic leg band can be left in place during heating.
3. Place turkey in roasting pan and add 1 cup of water to bottom of pan.
4. Cover turkey loosely with foil.
5. Remove foil from top of turkey last 12 minutes to brown.
6. Let turkey set for 10 minutes before carving.

To reheat turkey to 140°F, use the following chart as guideline:

LBS Cooking Time

8-12 1 ½ - 2 hours

12-16 2 - 2 ½ hours

16-18 2 ½ - 3 hour

NAE UNCURED SPIRAL SLICED HAM:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Remove from bag, remove soaker pad, and remove plastic from bone end of ham.
3. Place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan.
4. Add 1/4 inch water to the pan to help retain ham's natural juiciness and flavor.
5. Rub the enclosed dry glaze directly on the ham and between the slices.
6. Cover ham loosely with foil.
7. Heat for approximately 10 minutes per pound or until warmed to desired temperature (approximately 120°F - 140°F)

ORGANIC TURKEY:

THAWING INSTRUCTIONS: Leave turkey in original bag. We recommend thawing our turkey in the refrigerator. Place turkey in a pan on the bottom rack in your refrigerator and thaw for 2-3 days or until thawed (approx. 4 hours per pound).

QUICK THAW: To quick thaw your turkey, submerge in cold water in its original packaging breast-side down. Make sure the bag is not punctured. Change the cold water every 30 minutes. Allow approximately 30 minutes per pound using this method.

To Serve Cold: This turkey is fully cooked and delicious served cold.

To Serve Hot

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. Remove plastic bag. Plastic leg band can be left in place during heating.

3. Place turkey in roasting pan and add 1 cup of water to bottom of pan.

4. Cover turkey loosely with foil.

5. Remove foil from top of turkey last 12 minutes to brown.

6. Let turkey set for 10 minutes before carving.

To reheat turkey to 140°F, use the following chart as guideline:

LBS Cooking Time

8-12 1 ½ - 2 hours

12-16 2 - 2 ½ hours

16-18 2 ½ - 3 hour

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BONELESS NAE TURKEY BREAST:

1. Thaw breast in refrigerator, for approximately 24 hours.
2. Pre-heat oven to 350° F.
3. Remove the packaging and place the breast in a baking pan.
4. Bake for approximately 1 hr 15 min until the internal temperature reaches 165° F.
5. Remove from oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes, before slicing.

VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNA:

For best eating experience:

1. Remove plastic lid, discard, then cover tray with aluminum foil.
2. Place in 350°F oven for 22-23 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Remove foil and serve.

USDA CHOICE GRASS-FED BONELESS RIB ROAST:

CONVENTIONAL OVEN

1. Preheat oven to 325°f.
2. Place roast and all juices into a 2” baking dish, cover tightly with aluminum foil.
3. Place in center rack of oven and reheat covered for approximately 40-60 minutes until the internal temperature at the center reaches 130°f for rare, or 140°f for medium rare.
4. Carefully remove from oven and pull back foil halfway let rest at room temperature for 6 – 10 minutes before serving.

MICROWAVE

1. Peel back film to vent and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.

2. Carefully remove film and stir.

3. Microwave uncovered on HIGH an additional minute or until hot.

4. Let stand 1 minute before serving.

STOVE TOP

1. Small amounts can be heated on the stove top by placing product in a heavy saucepan over medium heat until hot.

2. You may add a small amount of milk or water to aid in heating.

3. Stir frequently.

MICROWAVE

1. Peel back film to vent and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes.
2. Carefully remove film and stir.
3. Microwave uncovered on HIGH an additional minute or until hot.
4. Let stand one minue before serving.

CONVENTIONAL OVEN

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Remove homestyle stuffing from tray and spread evenly in an oven safe dish.
3. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until hot.

*NOTE: TRAY IS NOT OVEN SAFE.

No heating necessary – best served cold.

MICROWAVE

1. Peel back film to vent and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
2. Carefully remove film and stir.
3. Microwave on HIGH for an additional minute or until hot.
4. Let stand 1 minute before serving.

STOVETOP

1. Small amounts can be heated on the stovetop by placing product in a heavy saucepan over medium heat until hot.
2. You may add a small amount of milk or water to aid in heating.
3. Stir frequently.

CONVENTIONAL OVEN

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Remove outer sleeve. Lift one corner of film and place tray on baking sheet on center rack of oven. Do not place tray directly on oven rack.
3. Heat for 25 minutes or until heated through.
4. Remove film carefully before serving.

MICROWAVE (1200 WATT)

Microwave heat times may vary depending on oven wattage.

1. Remove the outer sleeve. Lift one corner of film and heat on high for 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through.
2. Let stand for 2 minutes. Remove film carefully before serving.

CONVENTIONAL OVEN

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Remove plastic from the tray and cover with tin foil.
3. Bake covered for 45 minutes.
4. Remove foil from tray and bake for 20 minutes or till desired crispness.

CONVENTIONAL OVEN

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Discard plastic wrap from the tray and cover with tin foil.
3. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes or until internal temperature of 165 F is reached
4. Remove foil from tray and bake for 20 minutes or till desired crispness.

STOVE TOP

1. Allow product to thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
2. Place gravy in a sauce pan and heat over medium-low heat, constantly stirring to prevent burning.
3. Bring gravy to a boil and remove from heat.
4. Serve while still warm.

Allow product to thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Serve chilled or allow to come to room temperature.

Please follow instructions on packaging for cook times.