His majesty the turkey, the public’s favorite for tradition and price

MÉRIDA, Yucatán.— One month after the Christmas Eve celebrationthey begin dinner preparations and the first decision is the main menu and its accompaniments, and in this sense, at the center of most Yucatecan tables, his majesty the turkeydue to price, flavor and tradition, is emerging as the most popular option.

Prices in the San Benito municipal market

With a price at the moment of $95 per kilo recently benefited (of the day) in the San Benito marketis already beginning to be particularly requested by caterers and restaurants who will offer the bird to their clients in their multiple recipes, from roast with annatto until the stuffed or smoked.

Other protein options are pork loin and legboth fresh, which in this populous supply center are offered from $125 and $130 respectively. There are options for beef from $170 per kilo.

There is enough supply for the Christmas season

The suppliers explain that the current prices should be maintained during the christmas season because there is enough supply to satisfy demand.

Three years ago, during the Christmas season, there was a general shortage of turkey in Yucatán, due to a bird flu problem that made the availability of the product impossible.

“There is enough turkey for the season, from 5 to 14 kilos, so far we can offer it at $95 per kilo and we hope to keep it that way for the benefit of consumers,” he said. Manuel Canoleader of the chicken and poultry dispensers dismembered from the place.