POPEYES has brought back a fan-favorite entrée ahead of Thanksgiving.
The unique holiday offering from the fast food chain seeks to help customers feed their families in 2024.
Popeyes has brought back a menu favorite for Thanksgiving[/caption]
The Cajun-Style Turkey is available for customers to order through the holiday[/caption]
While it might be famous for its fried chicken, the Cajun-Style Turkey has caught plenty of attention over the past few years.
It was introduced three years ago and is “hand-rubbed & infused” with a “signature blend of Lousiana seasonings,” per the Popeyes website.
The delectable bird is also pre-cooked, saving customers time on Thanksgiving with a simple process of thawing, heating, and serving.
Instructions for the process noted that customers should thaw the turkey for 72 hours in a refrigerator and then cook/reheat accordingly.
The product must then be consumed within three days.
Popeyes notes that the Cajun-Style Turkey will feed at least eight to 12 guests and weigh anywhere from 11 to 13 pounds.
Customers can order the entrée for pickup at their local Popeyes restaurant or have it delivered.
Sides and other menu items can also go with the Cajun-Style Turkey to make a complete Thanksgiving meal.
COSTLY CHANGE
Some Popeyes customers have been raving with excitement about the return of the Thanksgiving offering, but some noticed a crucial difference — the price.
“It’s really good. But I remember when they use[d] to be $39.99, too,” someone wrote in a thread about the Cajun-Style Turkey’s return on Reddit.
“Now it’s $99? Yikes!” another exclaimed.
The $99 isn’t necessarily accurate, as prices vary by location — and it’s more or less expensive depending on whether customers have it delivered or picked up.
Pickup at Popeyes has a price point hovering around $54.
Still, with the former price being $39.99 in previous years, that’s about a $14 increase.
STORES CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING 2024
Here is a list of stores that will be closed on Thanksgiving this year:
- A.C. Moore
- Aldi
- Ashley Furniture
- Barnes & Noble
- Bath & Body Works
- Best Buy
- BJ’s Wholesale Club
- Bloomingdale’s
- Burlington Coat Factory
- Calvin Klein
- Century 21
- Costco
- Crate and Barrel
- DICK’S Sporting Goods
- Forever 21
- Home Depot
- HomeGoods
- HomeSense
- JCPenney
- Kohl’s
- Macy’s
- Marshalls
- Michaels
- Petco
- PetSmart
- Publix
- Sierra
- Sur La Table
- Target
- TJ Maxx
- T-Mobile
- Trader Joe’s
- White House Black Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
Several said they were willing to fork over the cash for the dish and encourage others to do the same.
“So last year I got one of these and it was incredible, but I used the juices to make an even better gravy,” a customer wrote in the Reddit thread.
“If you are looking for a quick and easy option, do yourself a favor and get this. It’s one of the best turkeys I’ve ever had,” someone else said.
BASKET BONUS
A few major retailers have also released their Thanksgiving offerings to customers.
Aldi introduced its “lowest-priced” basket earlier this month for $47 to combat inflation and offer “welcome relief” to customers looking to afford a feast for everyone at home.
It includes a Butterball turkey, gravy, stuffing, spices, rolls, and a side of mac & cheese, along with ingredients to make cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie.
Walmart also offered a competing Thanksgiving basket deal for around $50 and over 29 items and ingredients.
It promised the offering was “inflation-free” and noted it could be bought and donated to the Salvation Army for those customers looking to make a kind gesture this holiday season.
