Turkey or turkey crown? (Got bones?)

aliasojo

Planning to be at Somerfield early tomorrow to hopefully pick up a fresh .... something. Dont know which to get....I don't really know what a crown consists of, is it just the turkey without legs or wings? The frozen one I saw in Morrisons had a bone....so I dont get the point of them.

Help me..........:D

Browntoa

crown is just the meat off the breast , sometimes already wrapped round stuffing

aliasojo

Browntoa wrote: »

crown is just the meat off the breast , sometimes already wrapped round stuffing

That's what I thought until I saw the Morissons one with a bone. If it's got a bone.....then it's just a turkey without wings and legs, surely.

Browntoa

now I'm confused, found this

Alternatives to the whole bird

• Turkey crown - A whole bird with the legs removed.

Pitlanepiglet

Browntoa wrote: »

crown is just the meat off the breast , sometimes already wrapped round stuffing

That's a boned joint though not a crown. AFAIK a crown is just the breast meat on the ribcage so it has a bone.

ShelBell

Crown has a bone. Butterfly is boneless.

Plum_Pie

We used to have turkey crown, which was indeed the whole bird with the legs removed. They're quicker to cook, easier to carve and you get less which is good if you're cooking for just a few people (or don't want a ton of leftovers.)

aliasojo

Browntoa wrote: »

now I'm confused,

See how easy it is.

pink_princess

Shelbell is spot on .A crown has bones a butterfly doesn t ,the butcher will do this for you.I have to say the flavour and moisture come from the bones and its good stock afterwards .

Kiwisaver_2

Pound for pound the crown is way more expensive, but if you are like us and don't like the brown or legmeat they are perfect - take up less room in the fridge and no waste. The crown should be just the two breasts (still on the bone).

competitionscafe

Yes, a crown is a breast of turkey on the (breast) bone - cooking meat on the bone usually means it has more flavour. While they are ideal for people who don't like the darker (thigh/leg) meat or for when it is just for a few people, I prefer the dark meat so if you do too then a small turkey might be a better option.