Turkey Legs - can't find them

Mickey

Went to 3 stores in 3 citys and not a turkey leg to be found. Ask all 3 mgr's and one said he ordered them and was shipped thighs. The others had no idea why no legs.
Could it be just in this part of Central Texas area or am i missing something about turkey legs.
Have never went to get them and not found them before.

Ripnem

Ever see any Turkeys strutting around?

Morro Bay Rich

Turkeys are now breed to have such big breasts that they can no longer walk and keep falling on their beaks so their legs have been eliminated. :laugh: Looks like you are going to have to settle for beef legs.

Mickey

How do you make pinto beans with-out smoked turkey legs?
About a year ago was told on this forum about smoked legs in pintos and that is the only way i want them anymore. Pulled smoked turkey legs is very good.

FlaPoolman

I just bought a whole breast for tomorrow so I know there's at least a couple of legs and wings running around somewhere :side: :P

Richard Fl

I find them in latin grocery stores here in central florida.

loco_engr

Can't answer for what's going on nationwide, but I normally go by a closed down turkey processing plant that the story goes where shut down account of too high prices for turkey feed, thus a small supply of turkeys.

That's what I've heard, so take with a grain of salt as I've not tried to confirm the info off the grapevine.

Kokeman

We must be hoarding them all here. there were a bunch at the store when I went to get some thighs for the throwdown.

Ripnem

No shortage around here either.

mollyshark

Look under the turkey.

Hope this helps.

mShark

hornhonk

How far are you from Austin? Central market has them.

hornhonk

I just looked at a map. A bit far ,Austin, for turkey legs! about 90 miles round trip, right? Oh, yea, Plano banner should be up soon!

FSUScotsman

Here either, Publix has them. Of course now that I think that I might want them......

FSUScotsman

Is that a specific recipe?