Is a $100 turkey from Popeyes worth it?

[@Crystalbella1999]

It was $69.99 in store.

[@YollowBoys]

He’s just clickbaiting

[@vincentlee7359]

Depends on where you live in USA. Delivery in CA is different from delivery in Texas and in NYC.

[@malyism1]

It was $99 here in Fort Myers FL.

[@user-me1mv4vy9q]

It's an additional 20 if u want them to cook it for u

[@jonkung]

The extra cost probably came from shipping and delivery then. Good to know that’s it’s cheaper in stores!

[@matalynaustin8319]

At my local Popeyes they offer them until New Year’s and they’re $109. People need to understand that they cost different in different locations. The cheapest price I found was $40 and up to $135.

[@MeMi-gw8ft]

omg😮 we run a family restaurant in the South. We sell an entire thanksgiving dinner for $100. You can choose a deep fried bird or roasted.

[@TrunkyDunks]

THAT OVEN!?!?! WHAT A GEM. OMG I LOVE IT!!!! what an absolute beauty of a unit! SO GORGEOUS

[@sinepari9160]

we could all be so lucky to have a cast iron range. That's an AGA. $30k range... had to go look lol.

[@IrnBruNYC]

“Renaissance Fair this bitch” made me laugh out loud.

[@realestateagent]

Was hoping to find this comment!

[@unavocatepice]

That was truly funny!😂

[@pulp420]

They’re good. I’ve purchased three in the past. But back then when it was pre Covid, they were like $40 before tax. Tasty and juicy.

[@dar7771]

Love em. We get two a year. Convenient and fast with no fuss. My son that hates regular turkey loves this Cajun Turkey. Good job. Nice review.

[@kumrogames]

Very cool! I did not know this was a thing till now! I'm totally getting this next year! Thanks for sharing

[@hannahlynn476]

Have you guys tried the Publix fully cooked whole smoked Turkey? It is absolutely amazing. It literally puts the popeye's one to shame. It is juicy, tender and oh, so smokey. The best part of all ? It is available all year round! We are fixing to have it again tomorrow for Easter dinner, along with seafood jambalaya, Cajun gravy, Crawfish hand pies and Yellow rice with pigeon peas also coconut cream pie and lemon bars for desserts.🎉🎉🎉 And for a 11lb Turkey it was 26$!!!!!!

[@eddihaskell]

The Publix turkeys on sale for Thanksgiving for 49 cents a pound are excellent . They are frozen-- put one in the deep freeze and its still good 10 months later, just defrost it SLOWLY in the fridge, dry brine it, and then bring it to room temp before you roast it. Trust me its delicous -- and cheap.

[@unavocatepice]

This review was funny to me! Thanks! 😂

[@CoralCrayon]

This year I brined my turkey with rosemary, thyme. Peppercorn, a few bay leaves and Chinese five spice. I paired it with some roasted Brussel sprouts, stuffing with some dates and a blend of ground beef and pork, gruyère* and parm Mac n cheese with panko bread crumbs, cranberry sauce from scratch of course, pastélon (random i know), cauliflower mash, and some filled Cresent roll appetizers (chicken and pesto / bbq beef brisket and shallots) and when I say i'm STILL tired... this popeyes turkey is looking like a real viable option for next year.

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

I'm exhausted reading your menu. Sounds delicious though. If the turkey is the afterthought, since you put so much work into your amazing sides, I agree. Totally get a ready made one.

[@jonkung]

Okay but this all sounds amazing!

[@CoralCrayon]

@@jonkung Thank you chef! I grabbed a lot of inspiration from you, so thank you for helping me level up in the kitchen!

[@confusedwhale]

​@@CoralCrayon: I appreciate the effort you made, and I wasn't even there. It's okay to have something simpler next year if the work was too much, but thank you for taking care of those that you love this thanksgiving.

[@Omnibushido-]

This is why my husband and I decided we’re just going to cook for Thanksgiving every other year. This year we just ended up ordering an Indian food feast and it was amazing. Though, I understand Thanksgiving may be a bit more important to other people so they want to cook a full meal every year. I both am and am not looking forward to Thanksgiving next year lol.

[@auntlynnie]

That outro, though! LOL (You're not wrong...)

[@orngejoos]

I just go to my local Popeyes and grab one. They cost $45 bucks. If picking up was not an option, I would never pay $100 to have it shipped to me. That's crazy. That being said, I do enjoy the flavor and how easy it is to cook. I'm a chef and I work crazy hours. Thanksgiving is one of the few holidays we get off so I don't want to be stuck brining then prepping then cooking a turkey when Popeyes can do all that for me.

[@gpk1982]

Same. I didn’t get one this year but last year it cost $60 with tax (Hudson Valley, NY). In 2021 it was $50 with tax.

[@matalynaustin8319]

At my local Popeyes they offer them until New Year’s and they’re $109.

[@christopherkarr1872]

Sounds like you're a cook. A chef would know that the brining is essential, and would spatchcock to make things easier.

[@orngejoos]

@@christopherkarr1872 oh Chris stop that. I been running my restaurant for a long time now and really don’t care about any of this lol

[@christopherkarr1872]

@@orngejoos Ah, so you're a franchisee. Lower than a commis. gotcha'.

[@andyreed475]

Loved the video. I gotta point out though that your results will likely be different than other people's because of your oven. It'll just turn out juicer in yours than a standard oven.

[@maryhale9676]

Best Turkey ever. It was moist, tender, and full of flavor. Popeye’s Turkey is a hit! Easy to reheat. The thawing out process was tedious. Put it in refirg to thaw at least 5 days before eating.

[@maryhale9676]

And it didn’t cost $100

[@TomA-i4p]

Way too much sodium. 3oz has over 500mg when you can eat 9 oz that's way too much

[@nyyasharp6404]

Just happen to stumble across your vid and I must confess I’m a fan already… it’s your energy, it’s very personable and for that I’m a new subbie 🥰

[@jonkung]

Welcome to our little chaotic corner of food KZbin

[@nyyasharp6404]

@ awww tysm! I already know that I’m gonna love it here in your lil “chaotic corner of food” 😂🥰

[@YHBTSTLL]

Great video. And Popeyes makes a great Turkey! But the smoked Turkey from Costco we had this year blew the Popeyes one away. Highly recommended.

[@EddieMcGee-te2dp]

thanks...i always wondered how they were....

[@tenorfab]

2:11 the barking killed me 😂

[@thepatester]

One of my relatives brought one over directly cooked from Popeye's. I usually don't care much for eating turkey, but it was EXCELLENT. Juiciest white meat on a turkey I've ever eaten.

[@baconlobster3320]

So I did some research apparently you could one pay 100$ to have the turkey shipped to your door or 2 pick it up from your local popeyes for 70$ understandably popeyes doesnt tell you this as when you try to get the turkey from their website they automatically default you to the shipping option so for those of you who didnt know and want to get it but not pay 100$ maybe for christmas or next thanksgiving call up your local popeyes to see if they have it in stock

[@lindahaluska2160]

This will the my first time having it for ourvTG dinner. Looking forward to it

[@jonkung]

Hope you love it!! The soup I made from the bones was fantastic

[@DjMakurimaru]

As a completely straight man you have a very pleasing speaking manner and a good voice. I'm Jelled up like them juices🤏😮‍💨😜

[@divinitycomplex1]

More random convenience food things please!

[@FerretL0ve]

I actually started smoking turkeys on order this year (a friend asked me if I would do a few for them, and I think I settled around $75-$100 per bird for 2. Since I did so few, and have a relatively small barrel smoker, that price just covered my TIME (after ingredients) at like $15/hour of prep/active work including brining, then injecting with melted herb butter, and smoking. I will say, they turned out incredible. If something is truly special, it can be worth the price tag. Never shop for someone else with “your wallet.” Reviews were so good, I’m already getting orders for next year! ❤

[@nadanalia3000]

Looks wonderful. Wish we had Popeyes in New Zealand 🇳🇿 😢

[@havu2236]

That turkey can feed 8 with sides and with other meats like ham roast beef etc. Turkey isn't the only meat at a TG feast.

[@KabobHope]

Thanks for reviewing this. Everyone loves Popeyes and nearly everyone is looking for a way to reinvent turkey. No turkey is worth $70-100. Sorry. I paid $40 for the same kind of fully cooked hickory smoked turkey from Sam's. It was also pretty much thawed at the store. I'm from Louisiana and I could Cajun up a turkey, but that's not what I like for thanksgiving. I have that kind of food that enough during the year. Btw, my results were less than satisfactory. It was too salty. I think I'll try bring and hickory smoking one myself next year.

[@Cooowop]

sheesh going to have to try this eventually

[@DeterminedFC]

was really expecting a fullly coated and deepfried turkey but this is nice too

[@RAJOHN-ke7mc]

About 10 or 15 years ago they used to sell a deep fried turkey

[@aandmcrawford]

Glad I watched this. Got mine for $60 in the store . I was worried, not anymore.

[@dbabies82]

You are hilarious. Def deserve a follow.

[@Mebirduwine]

wow bought I one in store for like $50 last thanksgiving, but it is great if you dont want to cook one due to it being pre cooked, but if you have a couple minutes just buy the bottle of spice and butter injectable, it super easy and taste better IMO

[@drtbantha]

Given the double bag, I wonder if they sous vide it for the initial cook?

[@jonkung]

I was thinking they might!

[@carleneromain8940]

Thanks for the review it was very helpful 💯👏🏾👏🏾 Honestly all I saw was turkey salad, sandwiches and dressing/stuffing and a whole bunch of other shit but that’s just me 🤷🏽‍♀️ 😢really enjoyed it though cause you’re one of my favorites 🤩👋🏾

[@cyd282]

That turkey is VERY good! Pretty much foolproof. If you pick it up it is only around $60.

[@van3158]

I have always wondered about this. Outstanding video!

[@jonkung]

Thank you!

[@mon6745]

So I was expecting an extra crunchy, spicey fully breaded turkey that had been deep fried 😭😭😭😭. This is interesting Im not surprised how good it tastes because turkey repaonds really well to good seasoning. Also, a lot of other people seaon tf out of their turkey before cooking it and its amazing. Please add convenience food to tour repertoire 🤗🤗🤗 some people are sick, or dont have time, ir have a disability and it menas that they cook and eat differently. Convenience foods are a big part of keeping peoole feed no matter the circumstances, and happy. And now I want to toaste this 😂😂😂

[@jonkung]

Thank you! I thought it would be worth a review!

[@IceCubeInMyIceTea]

Try out some items from the Honey Baked Ham company. They make a whole spread and they're bone in ham is my favorite. I love making eggs benedict with leftovers.

[@tater19981976]

The last couple of years, our family has ordered a smoked Cajun Turkey from Greenberg in Tyler, Texas. Their turkeys are fire!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 We’ve also had Popeye’s previously and they were also a hit!!

[@jasperjames35]

I bought a 17 pound turkey for $42.00 and bought peanut oil for $62.00 to deep fry , plus I ran out of propane and another $38.00 , so go figure.

[@jonkung]

Well at least you were smart to buy the 35 pound of frying oil, which I assume is what you did for that price. I’m sure it was delicious though!

[@erikaero4312]

a $100 time saver..I'll give it a try and do thanksgiving this year

[@313Martin]

😂😅

[@redbarchetta8782]

Thanks, I will remember. :)

[@zombieplague1266]

Can I ask you if you were to make this again…how would you tweak this to make it better??

[@adriennebossier4951]

It says on the instructions to put it on a lower rack in the over. Does it mean the bottom rack? Does anyone know?

[@gerryvan2303]

I really like your review of popeye's chicken Turkey dinner. I think that it's worth the money. Not that I've tasted it or not. But I think it's great seasoned. It's ready to go. I think we'll have one for Christmas. The only thing we will do different is we will be basting

[@jonkung]

Apparently if you get it from Popeyes it’s like half off. It’s 100% shipped and like 49 from them restaurant. Call ahead to make sure they have it tho

[@charlescrapo777]

$55 in Garland Tx

[@joedennehy386]

Mate your angle for sharpening on the camera side of the knife, is 20 to 30 degrees on the other side your angle was 80 degrees.

[@sinepari9160]

LOL, I picked one up in-store this year. We'll see how it goes. I'm considering throwing it in my smoker.

[@LS-du7ot]

I have a roaster oven hopefully it reheats well in it. Also I'm ordering it 11/21 😭 i hope it gets to me in time. Also I might have to use the water method to thaw it.

[@sinepari9160]

@@LS-du7ot I'd guess it would. Mine is in the freezer; I'll move it to the fridge on Monday.

[@ArthurLyerly]

If you can maybe you can try frying it and see how it comes out. I like the video

[@mayonnaiseeee]

I went to Popeye's in person and got mine for $60 for this year. It would have been $100 shipped to my door. Going to start thawing it on Sunday, hope it turns out like yours did!

[@313Martin]

Smh

[@Zxnked]

Wonderful video!

[@urphakeandgey6308]

They're cheaper if you pick up in-store. As long as it's ~50 bucks or under, I'd actually say this is worth it if convenience is everything to you. Spend a bit more time with family or making good sides.

[@14Paprika14]

I just bought one today (kansas)....cost me 60 bucks...hope it's as good as I've been told it'll be 😊

[@ilkvomit88]

Did you thaw yours in the refrigerator or do you leave it out to thaw ??.. right now mine has been in the fridge since Sunday night and it's still rock hard. I'm tempted to let it thaw at room temperature for the remaining days, I wonder what would happen since the instructions are highly against it

[@Astroth606]

You could run it under cold water to thaw it out without risking any of it spoiling if you are concerned it won’t be thawed by thanksgiving

[@ilkvomit88]

@@Astroth606 i left it out over night and this morning put it back in fridge...

[@Astroth606]

@ depending on the room temperature, it may be ok. You will have to double check to make sure you don’t see any spoilage or smells funny before cooking it

[@seemore7327]

I ordered my first one and see how it goes

[@lenellewell9092]

I want one what grocery store has them?

[@billyriker2966]

You can cook that plastic leg holder thing?

[@Y2Jerms]

Was there no plastic thing on the inside?

[@jedimindtrixr4kidz294]

heated on a trager could be neat

[@j__queline]

You could try the Thanksgiving food from Luby’s! They have deep fried turkeys

[@bigredwag]

"I'm going to Renaissance this b**** up in here" 😂😂😂

[@quantafreeze]

How do you achieve flavoring a turkey from scratch? Is it a matter of a brine and or dry rub? Flavor injection? What spices would you guess was used?

[@jonkung]

I wouldn’t be surprised if they brined and gentle cooked the turkey like Sous vide and then stuffed it with gelled juices and superfroze it.

[@jonkung]

The Cajun seasonings are probably simple enough. It’s more about how they cooked it too.

[@roycecharlton4924]

​@@jonkungI know the dry rub recipe for this.

[@tonyacouch5887]

I ordered it last year for delivery and paid $99 this year. I pre-ordered at the store and paid 55 !!!!

[@jonkung]

That’s awesome!! So much more worth it

[@wesleyaldridge2859]

so it used to be a large flightless bird. but tastes good. I wish I could try.

[@rippleyunicorn7321]

This was $59 at the store for me

[@pauld8580]

Who knew Popeyes has a Turkey!

[@jonkung]

I had to try it as soon as I found out

[@pauld8580]

@@jonkung glad you did was a great video!

[@ForeverGrindin1]

Great video

[@vince89503]

The dog is like "come on already"

[@shalondajay]

I didn't pay $100. Where did you get yours?? I'm in NOLA and only paid $50 + tax for mine. It👏🏾... was👏🏾... worth👏🏾... it👏🏾...!

[@jonkung]

Mine was delivered. Did you get yours in store?

[@JasonFrankenstein]

For the price of that bird you can buy an oiless fryer and a turkey. Makes the best foolproof turkeys. Juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside.

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

But my turkey cost 10 dollars at Safeway because we bought it way before Thanksgiving as part of a deal. And it was a 20 pound turkey. And while not a gourmet meal, it made for a great dinner, enjoyed by all. I feel like I need a redo with Jon's own version of his chosen turkey recipe. Because I bet that would taste way better.

[@jonkung]

Maybe I will 😉

[@confusedwhale]

​@@jonkung: You can do it for Christmas if you feel like you want to get it done sooner than next year, but I'd understand if you would rather do ham or a goose for Christmas.

[@nounta1016]

A goose sounds delicious!

[@Carfan678]

I got a free turkey from shoprite simply for spending $400 over the last 2 months which I would have spent anyway

[@Kia-es9zt]

Looks good

[@chadontheroad1]

Only $49 here in Indiana.

[@lancercool1992]

it's a whole sous vide turkey, that's pretty cool

[@ajaguar27]

Glad I watched to the very end for some commentary, lol.

[@samanthastevens4197]

You made my siri set a timer but I have no turkey after 1 hour and 30 minutes. :(. Great Video.🥰

[@austonianb]

That’s a wild amount of drippings. Way more than I’d get from a turkey that I prepped myself. The value for the dollar is a little suspect, if I could pick it up at a local Popeyes for less… then I’m almost sold.

[@jonkung]

That would be a cool things to get from a drive through. A secret order like the McDonald’s sheet cake.

[@nostaw]

@@jonkung Wait. McDonald's has sheet cake??

[@confusedwhale]

​@@nostaw: Yep, but some might not have it or the employees might not know about it. There's a white cake and a chocolate version; so, give it a try if you want. (It's very basic and will taste like a grocery store cake, but you might find it very convenient.)

[@gpk1982]

You can pick these up in stores for much less.

[@jshu-_-]

The amount of drippings is probably from a wet brine treatment.

[@BexEvans]

Happy Thanksgiving ❤

[@jonkung]

Same to you!

[@melchoraslez1689]

What software do you use for editing? I really like your editing

[@jonkung]

Final Cut!

[@majorxdf]

$100 or $69. Ridiculous. Popeyes, like most restaurants, skyrocketed in price to absurdity. The Popeyes in my town have gone down so much in quality while maintaining those terrible prices.

[@CherryBotV2]

people talking about inflation when in reality companies just got greedy. The value of the dollar hasn't decreased, companies just want more of em

[@Kcopeland]

You should just 'Renaissance' that B*! That line got me bro!

[@swicheroo1]

At a hundred bucks--no sides--I would just make my own. 2.5 active hours in the oven is already invested. And you really don't have to spend that much longer. Turkeys are easy.

[@vincent_2232]

Ok I want a review of the Starbucks egg bites from Costco because I like them but feel like you could make them cheaper? 🤷‍♀️ thoughts?

[@jonkung]

You can with an insta pot!

[@braviafeed]

59.99 at Atlanta Popeyes.

[@heartajack]

And now I have a timer going for 1 hour 30 minutes 😁

[@Aceofcups111]

My only question is did the dog get enough?

[@LamoraRogue]

“Renaissance fair this bish” 😂 💀

[@whoswhowho4872]

Oct. 2024, bought a small raw turkey for $11.69.🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@210psd]

the hey siri part actually paused the video for me 💀😆

[@billvarner6548]

59.99 on their website

[@mslady1791]

I purchased it and NO it wasn't worth it to me. I just wanted to see what all the hype was. It turned out good, however next time I will season it myself and pay much less in the end!

[@michaelhubbard5013]

Jon Kung, for the people.

[@DestinyQueen5]

Doesn't it take about the same time to cook a raw one...lol

[@sergi5057]

When did DK start a cooking show?😂😂

[@nonyabusiness1218]

Bought mines from Kroger $55

[@marymastromauro8164]

If its already cooked, i would imagine it might come out dry if you cook it another 2 hours

[@steveperry1344]

that's a lot of money for an uncooked turkey. going in i thought you were getting a bird actually cooked at the restaurant for you. thnx for the info and show.

[@kimchikat2169]

“Renaissance fare the bitch” … 😂😂😂

[@Desiree12342]

The Popeyes turkey is the best turkey I ever had in my life 🤤

[@ShannonSpeaks]

we stan a busty king 👑