This is my first time buying a Honey Baked smoke turkey! I thought it was way too salty, dry, and tough! Making your own turkey from scratch is the way to go! I miss my Mom's super moist and tender turkey! I will say, when I was able to eat ham, I loved Honey Baked, but several years ago, I was bitten by the lone star tick, and now I cannot eat beef, lamb, or pork. I have alpha gal.