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Diestel Family Ranch

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Raising the leanest & cleanest turkey money can buy, in Sonora, CA.

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Sonora locals, you can pick up your Thanksgiving bird right at the ranch! 🦃

Just head to the link in our bio, complete the Pick Up at the Ranch Order Form, and select the bird you’d like. We’ll have your order ready for pickup at the ranch. No shipping required. taken in Diestel Turkey Family Ranch by @diestelfamilyranch

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Breast or thigh? We’re not here to pick sides.

Breast meat brings more protein and less fat. Thigh meat brings more fat and plenty of rich flavor. Different cuts, different perks, and thankfully, there’s room for both on the plate.

The real question is: which one are you reaching for first?

#DiestelTurkey #TurkeyTips #TurkeyDinner #TurkeySeason #ThanksgivingTurkey by @diestelfamilyranch

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3 days ago

Hosting Friendsgiving? We brought options.

Between the guest list, the sides, and who actually likes the cranberry sauce, you’ve got enough to think about. Let the turkey be the easy part.

Enter our Cook-in-Bag Holiday Breast Roast and our Oven Roasted Whole Turkeys.

Whichever you choose, we’ve done the hard part, leaving you more time to actually enjoy the people around your table.

Take all the praise you want. We’re turkey farmers, not the credit police.

#Friendsgiving #DiestelTurkey #TurkeyDinner #HolidayHosting #TurkeySeason by @diestelfamilyranch

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#ad | Paid partnership with @diestelturkey

When I get my hands on THE Thanksgiving turkey… spatchcocked, brined, and herb-buttered 🦃

Every year I tell myself I’ll stay calm about Thanksgiving.

Every year, I don’t.

Because it’s the one meal where I go all out. It’s the one day everyone I love is around the same table.

So this year I’m treating my family to the Diestel Pasture Raised Whole Turkey.

And if you’ve ever wondered what pasture raised actually means, it’s simple. These birds get to roam outside, forage, peck, and gobble. They get to be turkeys.

A happier, healthier bird that tastes better? I feel really good putting that on my table.

Here’s how I make it, chef mom style:

🔪 Spatchcock it: cut out the backbone and press it flat
🍋 Brine for 2 full days
🌬️ Air-dry so the skin gets crispy
🌿 Herb butter: sage, rosemary, oregano, parsley, lots of garlic, salt and pepper
🧈 Butter under the skin AND over the top
🥕 Roast over celery, carrots, onion, and lemon
🍽️ Slice, plate, and pass the gravy

Spatchcocking is the move if you’ve ever pulled out a dry turkey. Flat means it cooks faster and more evenly, so you get juicy meat and golden skin everywhere. Less stress, more time at the table.

📌 Save this for Thanksgiving so you have it when you need it.

🦃 Diestel Pasture Raised Whole Turkey | @diestelturkey
🌿 Herb butter spatchcock turkey
⏳ 2-day brine + air-dry for crispy skin
👨‍👩‍👧 Feeds the whole family
📍 Made in my kitchen in Chico, CA

Be honest: are you team whole bird or team spatchcock? 👇

@diestelturkey

#spatchcockturkey #thanksgivingturkey #pastureraisedturkey #thanksgivingrecipes by @diestelfamilyranch

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5 days ago

My take on a classic Loco Moco…

Runny yolk, tasty turkey burgers, delicious curry sauce and creamy mac, all tied together with some perfectly steamed white rice…what more can you ask for!!!

Whether you were eating this for breakfast, lunch or dinner…this is how you make it to island time!

#foodies #yummy #tasty #bbq #dinner by @diestelfamilyranch

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6 days ago

🦃 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🦃

Every Monday through 11/16, we’ll be giving away a Diestel whole turkey + something extra from some of our favorite brands.

We’re kicking off the season of giving with our friends at Buena Vida! One winner will get a Diestel whole turkey + TWO bags of coffee from Buena Vida Specialty Coffee. A little fuel for the chopping, stirring, basting, and inevitable last-minute scramble, plus something really good to pour when dessert finally rolls around.

Turkey for the table. Coffee for the cook. We’d say that’s a pretty solid Thanksgiving setup. ☕🦃

To enter:
🦃 Tag a friend in the comments — each friend tagged = one entry
🦃 Share this post to your story + tag @diestelfamilyranch and @buenavida_specialtycoffee for an extra entry

We’ll announce the winner on our stories and DM them directly on Thursday, 10/15. Keep an eye on our stories to see if it’s you! 👀

No purchase necessary. U.S. only. Must be 18+. Winner will be announced via Instagram stories and contacted directly by @diestelfamilyranch on Thursday, 10/15. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram.

#DiestelTurkey #BuenaVida #ThanksgivingGiveaway #RegenerativeCoffee #TurkeySeason by @diestelfamilyranch

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Struggling to make the perfect turkey? 🦃🔥

Diestel Family Ranch makes it almost foolproof! Pre-brined, perfectly seasoned, and ready for the smoker or oven.

Cook at 350°F to 165°F internal, rest, slice, and enjoy juicy, delicious turkey every time! Even my four-legged taste testers approve! 🐶🔥

#DiestelFamilyRanch #SmokedTurkey #BBQ by @diestelfamilyranch

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7 days ago

Plot twist: you don’t actually have to cook the turkey.

For those who want all the turkey and a little less time in the kitchen, our fully cooked birds are ready to make the holidays a whole lot easier. Heidi’s here with the details, because yes, turkey farmers believe in shortcuts too.

#DiestelTurkey #TurkeyTips #ThanksgivingTurkey #HolidayCooking #TurkeySeason by @diestelfamilyranch

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10 days ago

Your Friendsgiving to-do list has enough going on already.

Keep the turkey simple. Our Cook-in-Bag Holiday Breast Roast goes from freezer to oven with no thawing, no brining, and no hovering around the oven pretending you know what you’re doing.

More time around the table, less time fussing over dinner. That’s a Friendsgiving we can get behind.

#Friendsgiving #TurkeyDinner #DiestelTurkey #HolidayCooking #TurkeySeason by @diestelfamilyranch

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It’s officially that time again! Friendsgiving plans are in the group chat, and we’re bringing the turkey. 🦃

A little preview of the main event... minus the all-day cooking marathon.

Friendsgiving rules: turkey on the table, gravy within reach, and zero judgment when someone goes back for thirds.

Huge thanks to @purelyliving.bymaria for this beautiful recipe featuring our Cook-in-Bag Holiday Breast Roast and Organic Turkey Gravy.

#DiestelTurkey #Friendsgiving #TurkeySeason #HolidayDinner #CookInBag by @diestelfamilyranch

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13 days ago

For us, big conversations have always started on the farm. 🌱

How we care for the land. How we raise our birds. What that means for the food we put on the table and the people gathered around it.

At Climate week, those questions grew into a bigger conversation about soil, farming, food, health, and all the connections in between. It reminded us how much there is to learn when we stop looking at those things separately.

It’s a conversation we carried home, and one we hope keeps going far beyond that room.

There’s still a seat at the table. Watch the full Nourishing the Future livestream at the link in our bio.

#NourishingTheFuture #ClimateWeekNYC #RegenerativeAgriculture #FoodAndFarming #DiestelTurkey by @diestelfamilyranch

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17 days ago

🔥🍗 Jerk Turkey Breast on the smoker!

I took this @diestelfamilyranch turkey breast and loaded it up with @whiskeybentbbq The Bird + @cookinwidkunchi Jamaican Jerk Dry Rub for a serious jerk flavor! 🇯🇲🔥

The Game Plan:
Season generously → smoke at 300°F for about 3 hours, or until the internal temp hits 160°F. Pull it off, let it rest, and carryover cooking will bring it up to 165°F.

Juicy, smoky, spicy, and packed with Jamaican jerk flavor. 🔥

Would you put jerk seasoning on your Thanksgiving turkey? 👀🍗

#JerkTurkey #SmokedTurkey #JamaicanJerk #BBQ #WhatsInDePot taken in Tampa, Florida by @diestelfamilyranch

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