Poultry
White Holland
B tier
White Holland is an older white-feathered turkey distinct from modern broad-breasted commercial whites: more moderate breast, better mobility, and a cleaner, delicately meaty flavour shaped by traditional farm husbandry. The white pinfeathers leave a pale carcass that appealed to early market preferences for clean-plucked appearance. Cook as a medium heritage roast—salt early, roast steadily, rest long. Breast slices take well to pan sauces with white wine, tarragon, or mustard; dark meat excels in pot pie and posole. Choose White Holland when you want white-feathered elegance without the industrial mildness of BBW genetics.
Also known as: White Holland, White Holland-type turkey
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White turkeys associated with Dutch breeding influenced European and American white lines.
White Holland entered American standards as a recognised market variety.
Broad-breasted white commercial stock overshadowed traditional White Holland type.
Specialty hatcheries again offered White Holland for small-farm holiday production.