What kind of turkey

I really don't think the brand matters. I have tried many differnt brands over the years. However I have not had a Butterball in awhile. When I buy a turkey I judge by price and looks. If the price is right, but the turkey doesn't look good. I buy something else. A turkey also depends on the cook.I do like the pop up timmers on the turkeys though, same goes for roaster chickens.

There's no difference between name brands and the cheaper ones. Make your own "Butterball" turkey from the cheapest by lifting the skin without tearing it and putting in a spat of butter here and there - although I don't do that. Turkey doesn't need butter to taste good or to stay moist.

I have no preference for turkeys..a turkey is a turkey.. I don't think butterball has any better turkeys then the generic. I do cook them if I plan to have a crowd..this year not the case..I may have the local store prepare a dinner and take it easy.

I go for the cheap ones..I don't really like white meat (gasp!) and so why should I pay a premium for turkeys that claim to have more. If I can afford it...fresh is best.

I buy Norbest turkeys becasue they are born and raised in Nebraska and I live in Nebraska I feel I am supporting the state I live in by buying something they have raised. They are very good too and they don't cost as much as a butterball turkey does yet I think they taste just as good.

I don't buy a whole turkey. I would never finish it. I usually just go to the deli and buy a few pounds of sliced turkey from them. I usually get the Butterball b/c IMO it tastes the best.