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Jennie-O Products Review and Giveaway Plus Lots of Gluten-Free Turkey Recipes

Shirley Braden

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Full disclosure: Jennie-O provided free product coupons for me to review these products and also for this giveaway. However, this is not a compensated post and the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.

UPDATE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.  Thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to the following winners who I will be contacting via email:

cheryl ~ “Personally, I love turkey and had it with breakfast. My favorite way to have turkey is turkey stock….to me, there is nothing more delicious. Ok, probably there is, but soup on a chilly or rainy day is really in a class by itself.”

Kimberly Lopez ~ “I have Celiac disease and am always looking for new gluten free recipes. Turkey is a staple in our house.”

Amy Zahniser ~ “I have never heard of spatchcock chicken (or turkey) but it makes perfect sense. We love making tetrazzini with turkey leftovers and make sure we have some inexpensive white wine to use in the sauce.”

When a representative contacted me on behalf of Jennie-O products a while back, I immediately asked about their gluten-free products and then I wanted to know how they ensure those products are actually gluten free given the fact they also have gluten-full products. Here’s the listing of all Jennie-O’s gluten-free products (be sure to look around and click on “see more” if shown because this page is displayed differently in different browsers). And here’s the quick Q & A below on the discussion I had with the Jennie-O rep on what “gluten free” means to Jennie-O.

1) Does Jennie-O do any testing to ensure their products are 100 percent gluten-free?

Yes, Jennie-O Turkey Store does have a testing process as part of our Allergen Control Program.  Jennie-O Turkey Store’s gluten-free products comply with Government standards for gluten-free requirements.  As a proactive control measure, Jennie-O Turkey Store invests considerable time and effort into verifying incoming ingredients, proper formulation, and proper labeling for the products that we produce.

2) How does Jennie-O ensure there is no cross contamination from their products that include gluten?

At Jennie-O Turkey Store, we have administered a strict Allergen Control Program since 1998.  One of our primary goals in this program is to formulate our products so that they do not contain allergens.  If we are producing products that are not allergen-free, those products are identified and segregated in our production processes.

I’ve been buying a few of Jennie-O’s products for many years … ground turkey upon rare occasion (admittedly, when one has a supply of ground venison, there’s not much need for ground turkey … at least not in my opinion), turkey breasts once or twice a year, and the also rare whole turkey (my father has provided us with his bounties of wild turkey most years for holiday meals), and the occasional turkey tenderloin. That last one is purchased from time to time when the Jennie-O turkey tenderloins are on sale and we don’t need a large amount of turkey. I also use them to supplement large meals upon occasion. With some of the coupons I received from Jennie-O, I picked up two packages of tenderloins for our February support group meeting. Not surprisingly, these tenderloins were enjoyed by all. I’ve found the Jennie-O tenderloins to be perfectly moist and very tasty. It’s nice that you can buy them “plain” to season as you wish or already perfectly seasoned if you’d like (flavors include Savory, Lemon Garlic, and Smoked Applewood). Admittedly, I’m not keen on the fact that some of their products list words that sound too “chemical” for my preferences, but I use them so infrequently that I’m semi-okay with that. There’s not a long list of ingredients on most of the Jennie-O products that I occasionally use; I do like that fact. I urge you to do your own review of ingredients before you buy them to see if they fit your requirements. Plus, clearly Jennie-O’s “gluten-free” products are not “certified” gluten free, so you’ll have  to use your best judgment on whether or not they are safe and right for you to consume. The lack of certification is not uncommon in “mainstream” naturally gluten-free products, but I did want to remind you of that for your consideration. 

Maybe you’ve already been looking for some meal inspiration for using turkey, here are some great recipes for you to try:

~ The GFE Mother Lode of Turkey Recipes plus there’s the source of most of the turkey used to create those recipes—my two-ingredient slow cooked turkey breast and my special turkey breast (be forewarned … the latter will most likely make you forsake all other turkey recipes) That amounts to 12 recipes in all, so there are a lot to choose from!

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But I wanted even more choices for you and I didn’t have to look hard. Here are more great turkey recipes from a number of my blogging buddies! Note that not all of these bloggers are exclusively gluten free, so please remember to use gluten-free versions of ingredients in each recipe if not already noted.

~ Wendy’s (Celiacs in the House) Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce (Don’t those sound wonderful? You know how I like recipes with fun words in them, and I’ve never “met” anything Greek that I didn’t like!)

~ Alisa’s (Go Dairy Free and Alisa Cooks) Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausage (no need to find nitrate-free sausage, simply make your own!), Creamy Thai Tomato Soup (a “failed” lettuce wraps recipe became amazing soup), and Sloppy Jose’s over Polenta (this older post is worth it not just for the recipe, but also for Alisa’s fond memories of her grandfather)

~ Alta’s (Tasty Eats at Home) Turkey Enchiladas (enchiladas rightfully get everyone excited!) and Tomatillo Turkey Chili (this recipe wins on the title’s simple alliteration alone)

~ Diane’s (The Whole Gang) Roasted Spatchcock Turkey (Yep, another fun word/cooking concept involved and  a very fast and tasty way to cook a turkey indeed! the recipe title in Diane’s post says chicken, but the recipe itself includes directions for either chicken or turkey.)

~ Ellen’s (Gluten Free Diva) Italian Meat Loaf with Asiago Cheese (Cooked in the Pressure Cooker) (You want good meat loaf and you want it fast … Ellen has the answer for you!)

~ Lydia’s (The Perfect Pantry) Smoky Turkey, Black Bean, and Corn Chili (Lydia is the queen of all things soup over at her other blog, Soup Chick, but this time she’s dishing up delicious spoonable “grub” at The Perfect Pantry. I love how she tells you how you can create soups by adding extra liquid to a favorite stew or pasta dish.)

~ Melissa’s (Gluten Free for Good) Festive Red Chile Enchiladas (Melissa shared these for our Home for the Holidays … Gluten-Free Style event because her family enjoys this dish during the holidays, but there’s really no “wrong” time for such goodness!)

All of these ideas lead to the giveaway so you can pick up some turkey with some help from Jennie-O. Jennie-O is giving three gfe readers $25 worth of coupons (six $5 off coupons). Read on …

Okay, even though it’s March, let’s talk some turkey now. I’ve always thought that turkey doesn’t get its due anyway. I’m a fan of turkey throughout the year, not just during the fall and winter holidays. Hopefully, you are, too! All you have to do to enter the giveaway is leave a comment stating your favorite way to use turkey. I get some of my very best recipe ideas and menu ideas from you guys, so I look forward to your comments. That’s all that’s required to enter this giveaway. If you want to share the giveaway with others (who doesn’t need some free “buying power” at the store, right?), you can share the giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, and/or your blog and leave a separate comment for each for extra chances—those are optional entries. This giveaway ends Sunday, March 25, at midnight Eastern.

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  1. Deb G says

    March 23, 2012 at 8:01 pm

    I love to make Turkey melts with lots of cheese on my gluten free bread!

    Reply
  2. Nancy Keay says

    March 23, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    I LOvE to make BLTTs…..Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Turkey!!

    Reply
  3. Elaine O says

    March 23, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    The latest Biggest Loser cookbook has a recipe for “chicken pucks” that I tweaked to make gluten-free “turkey fingers”

    Reply
  4. Shari H says

    March 23, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    While sliced deli turkey (smoked or honey) is a staple for sandwiches in our home, I also love using the Jennie-O Italian Turkey sausage as the main ingredient in lasagna. Turkey breasts and tenderloins also work great in stir-fries.

    Reply
  5. Jessica says

    March 23, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    With ground turkey I like to make asian lettuce wraps and meatloaf, among other great recipes. I also love to put a whole breast in the crock pot for an easy turkey dinner and then use those leftovers for shredded turkey enchilads. YUMMO

    Reply
  6. lindsey says

    March 23, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    i love to make my own turkey meatballs! yum!

    Reply
  7. Shari says

    March 24, 2012 at 9:21 am

    My all time favorite use of turkey is Wild Rice Turkey Chowder.

    Reply
  8. Ina Gawne says

    March 24, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Yummmm…we love turkey throughout the year too. Your Turkey Tetrazzini sounds wonderful! Once in a while we can get free range turkey breasts – great to marinade!

    Reply
  9. DianneA says

    March 24, 2012 at 11:38 am

    Shari needs to post the Wild Rice Turkey Chowder. It’s rainy today, and that looks like just the right antidote.

    Reply
  10. cheryl says

    March 24, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    Personally, I love turkey and had it with breakfast. My favorite way to have turkey is turkey stock….to me, there is nothing more delicious. Ok, probably there is, but soup on a chilly or rainy day is really in a class by itself.

    Reply
  11. Amy Zahniser says

    March 24, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    I have never heard of spatchcock chicken (or turkey) but it makes perfect sense. We love making tetrazzini with turkey leftovers and make sure we have some inexpensive white wine to use in the sauce.

    Reply
  12. katrina says

    March 24, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    We make turkey meatballs and turkey chili!

    Reply
  13. Cindy W. says

    March 24, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    I love to make turkey tetrazini (not sure if I spelled that correctly) with my leftover turkey. It’s a meal I have made since my children were young. I’ve changed it to make it gf now. It’s the perfect meal to make for someone who is ill because it freezes really well.

    Reply
  14. GerriC says

    March 24, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    We so enjoy the tenderloins. We grill them for supper, then my husband uses the leftovers for his lunches. We have also make sausage out of ground turkey that we really enjoyed.

    Reply
  15. Judy Klemm says

    March 24, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    This is a variation of a paleo soup made with chicken only with leftover turkey! Turkey/chicken stock, shredded turkey, heat together serve with a nice helping of cilantro, cut up avocado, a smidgen of jalapeno peppers. Delish!

    Reply
  16. Heather says

    March 24, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    I like to use 1/2 ground beef and 1/2 ground turkey in my meatloaf. Keeps it leaner and no one notices a taste difference!

    Reply
  17. Heather says

    March 24, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    tweet ~ https://twitter.com/#!/me_a_momma/status/183618684315635713

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  18. Melissa @ glutenfreeforgood says

    March 24, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    Hi Shirley!
    Sage-infused turkey burgers are a favorite around our house. And of course, enchiladas, whether made with turkey or chicken are another family tradition. Thanks so much for linking to my enchilada recipe!
    PS Your 2 ingredient slow cooked turkey breast recipe sounds awesome!
    Melissa

    Reply
  19. julie says

    March 24, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    My favorite way to use turkey is ground turkey for nachos or nachos

    Reply
  20. Susan says

    March 24, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    I know it’s boring, but I love a plain ol roasted turkey!!

    Reply
  21. Eileen says

    March 24, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    I like to make taco meat (I make my own taco seasoning) with turkey because it is so much leaner. I would love to try turkey sausage, I have the Alisa’s link and will try it tomorrow after I make sure I have all the seasonings.

    Reply
  22. Michelle says

    March 24, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    #1 is a delicious old fashioned turkey sandwich on Udi’s Chia Millet Bread! #2 is turkey meatloaf, just found the best recipe that adds apples to it, holy yum! The whole family LOVES it!!

    Reply
  23. Michelle says

    March 24, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    Like GFE on FB!

    Reply
  24. Nicole says

    March 24, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    My favorite way to use turkey is in sandwiches smothered with (gluten-free) gravy!

    Reply
  25. Christine says

    March 24, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    Looking forward to turkey on Easter.

    Reply
  26. Maria McNerney says

    March 24, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    I make turkey meatballs, turkey chili, and turkey meatloaf…all 3 are amazing according to my toddler. 😉

    Reply
  27. Karol says

    March 25, 2012 at 12:42 am

    My favorite way to use turkey is to make turkey meatballs. We just use gf bread crumbs, eggs and seasonings and bake them in the oven. They come out so juicy and tasty. I also just love making a nice whole roasted turkey for a special dinner with family.

    Reply
  28. Karol says

    March 25, 2012 at 12:43 am

    I already like GFE on facebook.

    Reply
  29. Karol says

    March 25, 2012 at 12:45 am

    I shared the contest on facebook.

    Reply
  30. Ms. M. V. Smith says

    March 25, 2012 at 11:37 am

    Since I am diabetic & gluten-free, I try to be very careful with what I consume. I don’t eat red meat, so I eat a lot of turkey. I use ground turkey in my chili (of course), breakfast casseroles and such, but I also pan-fry my turkey tenderloins (coated in a little seasoned GF flour). I’m the only GFE person in this 4-person household, and the rest of my family thinks they’re eating delicious pork chops! Sometimes I cook for just myself, and other times I cook for all 4 of us. Should I tell them they’re eating turkey? LOL! Keep sending those recipes!

    Reply
  31. Elaine Prince says

    March 25, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    My family loves turkey chili!

    Reply
  32. Amy Judd says

    March 25, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    Our family weekly tradition is “Taco Tuesday”. I always use ground turkey for the meat in the tacos. It’s my families favorite!!

    Reply
  33. Valerie says

    March 25, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    We use ground turkey to make chili, meatballs, meatloaf, tacos,stuffed peppers; basically everything!

    Reply
  34. Keesha says

    March 25, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    We like to make turkey burgers with all sorts of different seasonings. Our faves are greek-style or with carmelized onions and swiss cheese.

    Reply
  35. michelle says

    March 25, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    I love to throw it in the crockpot and then do a make your own quesadilla bar with my quesadilla maker there is good gluten free tortilla shells out there its my new staple instead of bread.

    Reply
  36. Brandae says

    March 25, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    I made an apple turkey burger a few years back that was very good. I’d like to try that again with your son’s great idea to use your biscuits or flatbread as the bun. Yummy!!!

    Reply
  37. Kirstie says

    March 25, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    Turkey meatballs are a HUGE hit in my house. I love that they go well with red sauce, cream sauce, or just a sprinkle of parm and a salad 🙂

    Reply
  38. Kirstie says

    March 25, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Also shared on FB!

    Reply
  39. Kimberly Lopez says

    March 25, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    I have Celiac disease and am always looking for new gluten free recipes. Turkey is a staple in our house.

    Reply
  40. Heather says

    March 25, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    Turkey burgers & meatballs

    Reply
  41. Stacey says

    March 25, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    I use ground turkey wherever I would use ground beef and turkey cutlets in any recipe that I would use chicken in!

    Reply
  42. Kim says

    March 25, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    I love to make turkey quesadillas and smoking the whole turkey!

    Reply
  43. Stacey says

    March 25, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Already like GFE on facebook!

    Reply
  44. Amy says

    March 25, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    We love marinated turkey tenderloins on the grill. I also couldn’t live without turkey Italian sausage on pizza!

    Thanks for the great blog!

    Reply
  45. CathyS says

    March 25, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    I make meatloaf, meatballs, and wimpies with the ground turkey…yummy!!

    Reply
  46. Deanna says

    March 25, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    Love, love, love the turkey sausages (both the hot and sweet). I use them in eggs for breakfast, for turkey meatballs in spaghetti sauce, and chopped up in stir fry. Big fan!

    Reply
  47. Maura says

    March 25, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    I like turkey with mashed potatos! I like turkey sandwhiches too!

    Reply
  48. Kim says

    March 25, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    Turkey sausage and turkey bacon are great additions for breakfast foods!

    Reply
  49. Janet Lewis says

    March 25, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    We love turkey chili in the crockpot with homemade chili seasoning.

    Reply
  50. Janet Lewis says

    March 25, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    I like gfe on facebook

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  51. Janet Lewis says

    March 25, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    I follow gfe on email also

    Reply
  52. Jentri King says

    March 25, 2012 at 5:26 pm

    I don’t use turkey much other than for sandwiches and the traditional thanksgiving version I’m excited to try some other variations though.

    Reply
  53. Jentri King says

    March 25, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    I did tweet. https://twitter.com/#!/jentrik/status/184029731128221696

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  54. Ellen (Gluten Free Diva) says

    March 25, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    What a wonderful round up of recipes. Not sure where to start – they all look so good. Thanks for including me Shirley!!!!

    Reply
  55. Catherine says

    March 25, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    Like you, we usually have a freezer full of venison, but when it starts getting low, I love to use ground turkey especially for chili, spaghetti, or tacos!

    Reply
  56. Catherine says

    March 25, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    I get GFE emails.

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  57. Arleen says

    March 25, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    Turkey tenderloins make an appearance on our table once a week! Usually pan-fried, but I will try any new
    recipe at least once to mix it up a little.

    Reply
  58. Jacqueline says

    March 25, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    I like to make turkey sammies just like after Thanksgiving with mayo, lettuce and cranberries!

    Reply
  59. Jen says

    March 25, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    I love Bobby Flay’s turkey burgers (the recipe is on foodnetwork.com).

    Reply
  60. kristin w. says

    March 25, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    I use ground turkey in spaghetti sauce

    Reply
  61. debbie says

    March 25, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    I use turkey for all our family favorite dishes that call for beef. It is versatile, tasty and a wonderful alternative.

    Reply
  62. kristin w. says

    March 25, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    I already like you on fb

    Reply
  63. debbie says

    March 25, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    I love the GF Jennie-O products, especially their burgers!

    Reply
  64. Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says

    March 25, 2012 at 11:02 pm

    I love Jennie-o, we buy it all the time. Their Turkey Ham is a staple in the house, the kids eat it all the time. I love to make enchiladas or turkey salad. Love the leftovers! Great giveaway, thanks!

    Reply
  65. Sarah M says

    March 25, 2012 at 11:37 pm

    Being from NM we love to use turkey for enchiladas! 🙂 We’re just discovering Jennie-O’s variety of GF products so these coupons would definitely be useful. Thanks for another wonderful giveaway, Shirley!

    Reply
  66. Sarah M says

    March 25, 2012 at 11:47 pm

    shared to FB

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  67. dani lassen says

    March 25, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    My pre G-free days were made happier with cranberry,cream cheese, turkey etc on a croissant…..mmmmmm…..I still the turkey, cream cheese and cranberry combo any way…even on a lettuce leaf 😉

    Reply
  68. Amy Zahniser says

    March 26, 2012 at 7:29 am

    Thanks for the Jennie-O coupons! My teens will be thrilled since we normally have turkey only a few times a year. Thanks, Shirley, for this wonderful blog with all of the information and recipes for those of us with celiac and/or gluten intolerance (we have both).

    Reply
  69. Kimberly Lopez says

    March 26, 2012 at 7:46 am

    Wow, I won. Thank you so much for blessing my family. I can’t wait to prepare some more turkey for my family. Have a blessed day.

    Reply
  70. cheryl says

    March 31, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    Thanks so much, Shirley! It’s always fun to win something. I missed out on having a whole turkey last Thanksgiving so maybe this is fates’ way of saying it’s time!

    Reply

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