The Cooper Farms Herb Roasted Turkey Breast is a refrigerated, fully cooked sliced deli turkey at Costco, sold as a 2-pack of resealable packages. It's made by Cooper Farms, a family-owned Ohio farm that's been raising turkeys since 1938, and it's coated with herbs, paprika, and red bell pepper for a savory, slightly smoky flavor. It lives in the refrigerated deli section, and it's a great high-protein staple alongside other proteins like the Kirkland Signature Rotisserie Chicken or the pantry-friendly Kirkland Signature Canned Chicken Breast. If you're tired of mystery-meat deli turkey, this is a real upgrade.
Quick Take: Clean-label deli turkey — gluten-free, no nitrates, 12g protein per serving, and it actually tastes herby and fresh. Verdict: Buy. Scores: Taste ⅘ · Value ⅘ · Convenience 5/5 · Stockpile Score ⅗.
First impression
I picked this up because the label checked all my boxes: gluten-free, no antibiotics ever, no nitrates or nitrates added, 99% fat-free. I was a little worried it would be bland, the way "clean" deli meats sometimes are. It wasn't. The turkey has a real herb-and-paprika crust around the edges, and the meat itself is moist and tender, not the slimy, water-logged texture you get from cheaper lunch meat. My kids ate it straight from the package while I was making sandwiches, which is the test that matters.
Price & value
The 2-pack runs around $17 at Costco for roughly 2 pounds of turkey total. That works out to about $8.50 per pound for premium, clean-label deli turkey. Compared to the deli counter (where freshly sliced turkey of this quality runs $10–$14 per pound) or pre-packaged premium brands at the grocery store, this is a better deal — especially for the clean ingredient list.
The catch is shelf life: once you open a package, you've got 7 days to use it, so the 2-pack format is actually smart — open one, keep the other sealed until you need it.
Nutrition snapshot
Nutrition snapshot (per 2 oz / 56g): 60 cal · 0.5g fat · 30mg cholesterol · 440mg sodium · 1g carbs · 0g fiber · 0g sugar · 12g protein. Notable: gluten-free, 99% fat-free, no antibiotics ever, no nitrates or nitrites added. A strong 12g protein per serving — but the sodium is on the higher side at 440mg.
Taste, quality & how to use it
The turkey is sliced thin, tender, and moist — it folds nicely for a sandwich and doesn't fall apart. The flavor is genuinely good: clean roasted turkey with a savory herb-and-paprika edge from the seasoning coating (you can see the reddish rim on each slice). It tastes like turkey you'd actually roast at home, not the rubbery, overly-salted stuff. There's a slight smoky, earthy quality from the paprika and garlic that makes it more interesting than plain deli turkey.
There's nothing to cook — it's fully cooked and ready to eat, straight from the fridge. The most obvious use is a classic turkey sandwich or wrap, but it's just as good rolled up with cheese for a quick high-protein snack, chopped into a salad, or laid out on a charcuterie or lunchbox board.
Keep it refrigerated and use within 7 days of opening — the resealable package helps it stay fresh. The 440mg of sodium per serving is worth keeping in mind if you're watching salt; pair it with low-sodium sides.
What other shoppers are saying
Cooper Farms turkey is highly regarded among Costco deli meats — it regularly shows up on "best deli meats to buy at Costco" lists. The most common compliment is the clean ingredient list and the genuine herb flavor, with shoppers calling out the parsley-and-paprika seasoning as a step above standard lunch meat.
People also appreciate that it's a family-farm product with no antibiotics. The most common complaint is the sodium, which is typical for deli meat but worth noting. A few shoppers also wish the slices were a touch thicker for heartier sandwiches.
Who it's for & best uses
This is for families who pack lunches, anyone eating gluten-free or watching processed-meat additives, meal-preppers who want an easy high-protein option, and anyone who hosts and wants quality deli meat for a board. Skip if you're strictly watching sodium, if you don't eat deli meat, or if you need a nitrate-free product for medical reasons (this one is no-nitrates-added, but always double-check with your doctor).
A few easy ways to use it: a classic turkey-and-cheese sandwich or wrap for lunchboxes; turkey roll-ups with cream cheese and a pickle for a low-carb snack; or chopped into a Cobb salad for protein. For a heartier brunch, lay a few slices alongside some easy breakfast potato cakes for a protein-packed plate.
Similar items
- Sabatino Paleo Organic Sweet Basil Chicken Sausage — another clean-label refrigerated protein from the same fridge section.
- Amylu Foods Chicken Breakfast Sausage Links — the breakfast-protein partner if you want variety.
- Perfect Bar Refrigerated Organic Protein Bar — refrigerated grab-and-go protein for the same lunchbox logic.
- Trader Joe's Prosciutto Wrapped Fresh Mozzarella — a grab-and-go deli protein snack if you cross-shop.
- Cooper Farms Oven Roasted Turkey Breast — the plain (un-herbed) version from the same brand if you want a milder flavor.
The scores
- Taste — ⅘. Real herb-and-paprika flavor, moist and tender. Loses a point only for being a touch salty.
- Value — ⅘. Better per-pound than the deli counter for a cleaner ingredient list.
- Convenience — 5/5. Fully cooked, ready to eat, resealable 2-pack. Zero prep.
- Stockpile Score — ⅗. Refrigerated and dated — 7 days once opened. The 2-pack helps, but it's not a long-storage item.
Verdict: Buy
A solid Buy for any household that eats sandwiches, packs lunches, or wants a clean, high-protein deli option. The herb seasoning makes it genuinely tastier than standard lunch meat, the ingredient list is about as clean as deli turkey gets, and the 2-pack format helps you stretch it without waste.
Not a Repeat-Buy only because the refrigerated shelf life means you can't stockpile it — but if your family goes through deli turkey, this is the one to grab.
Where to find it
Where to find it: Cooper Farms Herb Roasted Turkey Breast, 2-pack at Costco. Pack size: 2 resealable packages (~2 lbs total). Price: ~$17, varies by warehouse. Storage: refrigerated, fully cooked — use within 7 days of opening. Aisle: refrigerated deli meat section.
Disclaimer: Costco Finds is an independent review site and is not affiliated, endorsed, or sponsored by Costco. All opinions are my own, based on personal experience.
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