Know Your Turkey

For a meal as special as Thanksgiving, not just any turkey will do.

Fresh from the Source: Citarella Turkeys

On Thanksgiving tables, turkey is often the star of the show. Bronzed and crackling on the outside; juicy and tender within.

You want it to come out perfectly—and we take that very seriously. Which is why we source our turkeys from Diestel Family Ranch.

A Family Legacy

The Diestels have been raising exceptional turkeys since 1949, and are now in their fourth generation of family leadership. The ranch started with their Grandpa Jack; today, it’s run by siblings Hiedi and Jason Diestel, as well as Hiedi’s husband, Jared Orrock. They’re champions of independent farming. Passionate about environmentally friendly practices and reducing their footprint. And dedicated to raising “the most delicious birds that money can buy.”

“As fourth-generation farmers, we care for every bird as if it were destined for our own family table, from how it’s raised to the flavor it brings to the plate. “We take a slow, thoughtful approach because ‘good enough’ has never been the Diestel way.” -Diestel

Responsible Farming

This farm is Certified Regenified, which represents “verified practices and outcomes focused on improving soil and ecosystem health.” That means taking steps like turning their organic waste into compost, and reusing filtered greywater.

They’re also Animal Welfare-Certified, and became one of the first turkey producers to earn a Global Animal Partnership (GAP) Step 5 rating. All their turkeys are vegetarian-fed, raised without antibiotics, and slow-grown, with access to the outdoors so they can roam.

Diestel at Citarella
Our all-natural Citarella turkeys and turkey breasts are sourced from Diestel, in addition to our organic turkey. And if you order roasted turkey from our kitchen? That’s Diestel, too.

"Citarella has spent more than a century earning its customers’ trust through quality, freshness, and thoughtful sourcing. We’re proud to bring Diestel holiday turkeys to Citarella this season and grateful to be part of the meals, traditions, and memories its customers share."-Diestel

As of this year (2026), we’re also excited to offer their organic heirloom variety—rare breed turkeys with limited availability.

Cooking Your Turkey
Once you’ve chosen your turkey, check out our helpful guide. It provides a simple, step-by-step method for bringing a perfect bird to the table. Every single time.