A turkey is a lot of meat, that can feed a family for a couple of days, or one person a week of sandwiches
During the Holidays MANY things go on sale to their lowest prices all year. Time to buy up and stock up. Or buy up to help out others.
Turkeys go for as little as $0.49 a pound. Even if half of that is waste, that's still less than $1 per pound. And like you said, makes a lot of sandwiches with the left overs. Turkey soup is also great. Make some homemade bread or some Grands biscuits and you have a great INEXPENSIVE meal.
I don't need a turkey for our Thanksgiving dinner, but I might buy 1-2 and put them in the freezer for sometime later in the year. Roasted or deep fried turkey is good anytime.
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