European-Style Air Chilled Turkeys and Holiday Goose from Nicky Farms
September 1, 2010
Holiday ideas from Nicky Farms include Goose, Smoked Duck Breast, Elk Sausage with Huckleberries & Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir; Venison & Rabbit Sausage with dried Cranberries and Applewood Smoked Bacon
Portland, OR (August 31, 2010) — For many Americans, turkey is the traditional center piece at the holiday table. For the second year, Nicky USA will offer chefs and home cooks a European-style air chilled turkey from Nicky Farms raised by farmers practicing responsible animal husbandry and sustainable farming. The turkeys grow slowly on a diet of antibiotic free food, alleviating the stress of fast muscle development. The farmers pay close attention to animal welfare and raise the turkeys in an environment with fresh air, sunlight and unlimited space to exercise.
“Unlike traditional turkeys that are flash frozen or sub-zero chilled, Nicky Farms turkeys are truly fresh,” said Geoff Latham, founder and president of Nicky USA. “After processing, the birds are air chilled overnight prior to packaging. They are packed in a clear bag the week prior to Thanksgiving to ensure customers can view the freshest bird available on the market today.”
To Order: A limited number of Nicky Farms air chilled turkeys will be available for Thanksgiving. To pre-order your turkey, please call Nicky USA at 503-234-4263. The Hens range from 10-16 pounds and the Toms are approximately 20 pounds.
Specialty Meats for Holiday Entertaining
Nicky Farms features a line of specialty sausage using Northwest ingredients and the “whole animal.” One of the newest creations is an elk sausage with wild huckleberries and Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir. Another popular choice is a venison and rabbit sausage with dried cranberries and Nueske’s Applewood smoked bacon. Other popular products for the holiday table include smoked duck breast and fresh goose (available December 16th).
About Nicky USA
Founded in 1990, Nicky USA is the Northwest’s leading distributor and processor of game birds and meats. The Portland-based company has forged relationships with local and international ranchers, as well as James Beard Award-winning chefs in an effort to make wild and farm-raised game a mainstay of specialty markets and fine restaurants. Nicky USA recently launched a specialty line of products called Nicky Farms, featuring Northwest raised rabbit, quail, elk, fallow venison, and American bison. Nicky Farms also has a line of specialty sausages that combine Northwest ingredients such as an elk sausage with wild huckleberries and Pinot Noir. Nicky USA hosts Wild About Game: an annual Iron Chef-style cooking competition and festival promoting sustainably raised game birds and meats. For more information, call Nicky USA at 503-234-4263 or visit www.nickyusa.com. Follow NickyUSA on Twitter and Facebook.