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 ...

Learn how to safely defrost your turkey—without risking foodborne drama on Thanksgiving. Defrosting turkey in the fridge is the safest and most hands-off method, and is the only USDA-recommended ...

Everyone tackles their Thanksgiving cooking timeline differently. Ree Drummond likes to start early in the week, while others will thrive on the last-minute rush. But if there's one thing you don't ...

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 ...

You can sous vide, par-steam or smoke a turkey (or even stuff it to make a turducken), but you can't do much of anything with it if it's frozen. There's nothing that ruins Thanksgiving faster than ...

Thanksgiving is near and so is all the dinner prep — especially for those with frozen turkeys. When to yank that bird out of the freezer and what to do with it between now and Nov. 27 depends on how ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As you start planning your Thanksgiving dinner, don’t forget an important step: Defrosting frozen turkeys. Even the most seasoned cooks may not know just how long the process ...

WASHINGTON — Thanksgiving is just a few days away, so it may be time to thaw your turkey. Defrosting frozen turkey is a crucial part of Thanksgiving planning as it requires a few days, depending on ...

The number one question Butterball turkey gets each year: How do I thaw a turkey? There are a lot of variables to consider when thawing a turkey, from how much time you have to spare, to how much ...

Thanksgiving is almost here! If you're planning to cook the big bird, the USDA says there are three ways to safely thaw a frozen turkey. How to thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator Every four to ...