Deli Turkey, Yes or no?
Jun 19, 2012 | 5:46 pm
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Deli Turkey, Yes or no?
In the Club sandwich thread and some others too, it seems many eschew deli style formed turkey. Am I the only one who greatly prefers a quality thin sliced smoked or roasted (think Saags or better) deli turkey 'loaf' product for cold sandwiches over 'real' sliced turkey breast? I will eat real turkey breast sandwiches occasionally as a way to use leftovers, but I would never ever order one.
Jun 19, 2012 | 5:52 pm
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I too prefer a high quality (read whole muscle) turkey deli product when making & dining on a club sandwich. UNLESS the real turkey is sliced thin & is moist but most places let the breast get dry so that's why I prefer a high quality deli turkey.
Jun 19, 2012 | 6:04 pm
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I'm reminded of Lee's Deli in SF's FiDi that carves turkey to order for their sandwiches. Same with Jan's, right next to my office in Menlo Park. Sometimes a bit dry, but between the fresh dutch crunch bread, a few slices of avocado and a dollop of mayo, I hardly notice.
If I have to do deli turkey, I prefer smoked. Seems less watery and has more flavor.
If I have to do deli turkey, I prefer smoked. Seems less watery and has more flavor.
Jun 19, 2012 | 7:27 pm
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quality is in the eye of the beholder. Many consumers like Subway meats which is mostly water held in the meat slurry by carageenan which is a seaweed derivative that holds 27 times it's weight in water. So crap in my opinion.
I too prefer a high quality (read whole muscle) turkey deli product when making & dining on a club sandwich. UNLESS the real turkey is sliced thin & is moist but most places let the breast get dry so that's why I prefer a high quality deli turkey.
I too prefer a high quality (read whole muscle) turkey deli product when making & dining on a club sandwich. UNLESS the real turkey is sliced thin & is moist but most places let the breast get dry so that's why I prefer a high quality deli turkey.
Jun 19, 2012 | 7:57 pm
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Give me a real slice of real turkey any day. Oh, and I do make myself one every day... Lately, I've found that Save Mart has REAL sliced turkey instead of the swirled and formed stuff (which I don't really savor but eat it anyway) and I love it.
Jun 19, 2012 | 8:09 pm
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To me, the packaged turkey meat products have two major drawbacks; texture and flavor. Other than that, they're fine.
Pressed formed meat just doesn't have the right "mouth feel." It's like chewing on some sort of gelatinous goo. And these products, especially the "smoked" ones seem to have a "chemical" taste.
Of course that's just me. My cat loves OM honey baked ham. Won't eat other varieties, only the honey baked. Get it on sale, separate it into several/many little pouches which are frozen and defrosted as needed for treats. He also likes really good, very rare roast beef, but at something like $20/lb he don't get that too often.
Pressed formed meat just doesn't have the right "mouth feel." It's like chewing on some sort of gelatinous goo. And these products, especially the "smoked" ones seem to have a "chemical" taste.Of course that's just me. My cat loves OM honey baked ham. Won't eat other varieties, only the honey baked. Get it on sale, separate it into several/many little pouches which are frozen and defrosted as needed for treats. He also likes really good, very rare roast beef, but at something like $20/lb he don't get that too often.
Jun 20, 2012 | 1:30 am
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I'm with you, but I'm going to guess we're in the minority on this one.
Jun 20, 2012 | 11:42 am
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Jun 20, 2012 | 2:10 pm
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Personally I love both. Especially after Thanksgiving when there's a couple Zip Lock bags of leftover turkey in the fridge and they make for the most delightful sandwiches. Wish I had one right now!
Jun 20, 2012 | 3:12 pm
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Does the deli roast the turkey? Does it smoke the turkey? You might not realize how good it is if the store prepares it.
When I see the Boar's Head label, I'll get the turkey. The Maple Honey turkey is especially delicious.
When I see the Boar's Head label, I'll get the turkey. The Maple Honey turkey is especially delicious.
Jun 21, 2012 | 10:20 am
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I found it the best sandwich in the city. due to its quality and the Korean lady, who works here, makes your sandwiches one at a time and they're absolutely fresh. The bad thing is there are a few tables and its very hard to find a place of your choice. Overall the place is best for lunch and the services are top notch as well.