Fact Sheet

Jennie-O Turkey Store® VIP entertaining packs

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FACT SHEET

Product Description:

Just in time for the holidays, Jennie-O Turkey Store® introduces a line of fully-cooked turkey dinners perfect for entertaining guests. The VIP entertaining packs are available in three different varieties and can be warmed up in the oven for 1½ to 2 hours before serving. The side dishes take less than 20 minutes to prepare on the stove top or in the microwave.

Varieties:

  • VIP Entertaining Pack: Traditional
  • VIP Entertaining Pack: Southern Flair
  • VIP Entertaining Pack: Gourmet Cranberry

How to Prepare Turkey Breast:

Materials needed: 8” x 12” baking dish, 1 cup water, aluminum foil and a meat thermometer.

  • Preheat oven to 325ºF
  • Remove only outer plastic wrapper. Leave the inner cooking bag intact
  • Place your VIP Turkey Breast in a baking dish with 1½ cups water Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Heat until the internal temperature reaches 140ºF (approximately 1½ -2 hours)
  • Remove VIP Turkey Breast from the cooking bag. Drain the water from baking dish and place the warmed VIP Turkey Breast back into baking dish
  • (If applicable) Pour Glaze packet over the warmed turkey breast and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes
  • Do not cover with foil. The stuffing/side dish can now be started.
  • Slice, place on a serving plate and serve

How to Prepare Stuffing/Side Dish:

Stove Top: Materials needed: medium saucepan, 2 Tbsp margarine, and 1½ cups water.

  • Bring 1½ cups water and 2 Tbsp margarine to a boil
  • Stir in contents of the given package and cover
  • Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes
  • Fluff with fork, scoop into a serving bowl and serve

Microwave: Materials needed: microwavable bowl, 2 Tbsp margarine, 2 cups water and plastic wrap.

  • In the microwave safe bowl, mix contents of the given package, 2 Tbsp margarine and 2 cups water. Stir gently
  • Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high for 5 minutes
  • Fluff with fork, cover and cook on high for another 3 minutes
  • Fluff with fork and let stand for 3 minutes
  • Scoop into serving bowl and serve

How to Prepare Glaze/Gravy:

Stove Top: Materials needed: small saucepan

  • Open glaze pouch and empty into a small saucepan
  • Warm over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally

Microwave:

  • Materials needed: microwavable bowl and plastic wrap
  • Open pouch and empty into microwave-safe bowl
  • Cover with plastic wrap and heat on high for 1 minute or until heated through. All microwaves and ovens vary. Times given are approximate
  • Stir before serving

Serving Size: Between 6-8 individuals

Weight: Between 3.75-4.25 lbs.

Suggested Retail Price:

Between $19.99-23.99

Availability:

In the deli section of major and independent supermarkets throughout the country beginning early November 2006. Samples are available to media upon request.

Contact:

Debra Kanter, Burson-Marsteller, debra.kanter@bm.com, (312) 596-3484,
Jen Ehresmann, Jennie-O Turkey Store, Product Manager – Deli, 320-214-2860, jmehresmann@j-ots.com

For more information on Jennie-O Turkey Store® VIP entertaining packs, visit www.jennieo.com.