There are three methods to safely thaw a turkey: in the refrigerator, in cold water and in a microwave oven. Thawing it out in the fridge is the recommended option by the U.S. Department of ...

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The USDA says you need one day in the refrigerator for every 4 to 5 pounds of turkey. Here’s when to move your bird from the freezer to the fridge before Thanksgiving.

Thawing a turkey might seem simple, but timing is everything when it comes to preparing a safe and stress-free Thanksgiving feast.

Set your clocks and grab your timers. Here's how long you should anticipate letting your turkey thaw before it's ready for the oven.

Three houses on my street have already put out Christmas decorations, and I have yet to thaw my turkey for Thanksgiving. In ordinary times (and these days are most assuredly anything but ordinary), we ...

Well wow! Leave it to the turkey aficionados, those gurus at Butterball, to tackle the impossible and make it a reality. Thawing a frozen turkey for an average of three days is standard. The length of ...

People are turning to Google to ask questions about the Thanksgiving meal. We give you answers to what you're asking.

Thanksgiving is almost here, and whether you plan ahead or forget to defrost the turkey, here are three ways to safely thaw the bird.

When it comes to cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving, roasting a full-sized bird can be a challenge, regardless of your skill level. That’s because there are a lot steps involved, especially if you're ...