Worried about safely freezing or defrosting your Christmas turkey? Food safety experts explain exactly how to thaw and freeze ...

The time for Thanksgiving prep is now. Whether you’re a plan-months-in-advance person, a prep-the-week-of individual or a save-it-for-the-last-day type, one thing almost everyone will be thinking ...

There are countless ways to cook a turkey -- sous vide, par-steamed and smoked -- but none that I've encountered recommend starting from frozen. Slow refrigerator thawing is the gold standard for ...

Here are some quick and safe ways to thaw a frozen turkey, even at the very last minute. Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Thanksgiving is almost here! If you're planning to cook the big bird, the USDA ...

A: This is one of the most commonly asked questions. Allow at least 24 hours of thawing time per 5 pounds of turkey. And always thaw the bird in the refrigerator in its original wrapping. A 15-pound ...

Thanksgiving is less than a week away. Is your turkey out of the freezer yet? Depending on how big your turkey is, you may already be behind schedule. According to Butterball, your Thanksgiving bird ...

We're just a few days out from Thanksgiving, and it's time to talk turkey. Anyone gearing up to cook the centerpiece poultry for the moveable feast has likely already ordered or is planning to pick up ...

Are you cooking an entire turkey this Thanksgiving? Whether it's been a while and you forgot how to do it, or if this is your first time, don't stress; Butterball operators have got you covered. For ...