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 ...

The turkey experts at Butterball gave us all the pointers on the only way to thaw turkey for Thanksgiving. Bottom line: Don't wait until the last minute.

TL;DR: Defrosting turkey in the fridge is the safest and most hands-off method, and is the only USDA-recommended method if you plan on dry brining your turkey. It is also the slowest method and ...

Discover the safest and smartest ways to defrost a turkey ahead of Thanksgiving so that you can prepare accordingly.

To thaw the turkey in cold water, thaw breast-side down, in an unopened wrapper, in enough cold water to cover it completely. Change the water every 30 minutes to keep the turkey chilled. A minimum ...

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

Don't say we didn't warn you. Avoid a frozen bird on Thanksgiving and read this guide to defrosting turkey safely.

In the past we have operated under the assumption that this thing we call “The Holidays” is made up of three parts -- Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day, always in that order. (You could make ...

Keep the turkey in its original packaging and place it on a tray or pan on the lowest shelf to catch any juices and avoid cross-contamination. A fully thawed turkey can remain refrigerated for 1 to 2 ...

If you purchased a frozen turkey for your Thanksgiving meal, find out when your should begin thawing it in time.