Turkeys have a Mexican origin, which dates back to the Azteca age, when they were called guajalote, a náhuatl buexolotl term, although people say that they could also be found in Canada. History tells that Hernan Cortez and the Jesuit priests took turkeys to Europe.

This bird became gastronomically popular as a symbol of exquisiteness in monarchies and high society. In the course of time, due to its volume, it has been used for important banquets, such as Christmas.