286709 Mon Nov 06 17:53:26 -0800 2000 3 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1538434 There have been several posts about Empire Kosher turkeys. I am thinking of trying one, but when I tried an Empire whole chicken, I had to spend hours taking off feathers! Are the turkeys the same way? Mon Nov 06 17:53:26 -0800 2000 0 Cathy 1 1538439 If you dip your bird in scalding water, the feathers are a lot easier to remove. Don't know about the turkeys but good luck! Tue Nov 07 06:46:37 -0800 2000 1538434 0 bryan 1 1538442 No, the kosher turkeys are already de-feathered. Since they are kosher, however, they have already been salted and thus you do not need to brine them prior to cooking. Just shove it in an oven according to directions and baste it occassionally. Tue Nov 07 10:35:11 -0800 2000 1538434 0 Jason Perlow 1 1538961 chelsea, boy did you hit the nail on the head.thanksgiving day was terrible for me because i tried a turkey from empire and all i did all the while it was cooking was pluck feathers and their quills from the inside of the bird. im looking for an address to write or e mail them and tell them about it what a mess. Sat Nov 29 15:35:50 -0800 2003 1538434 0 barbara larmonie