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The days leading up to Thanksgiving usually go something like this: You pull your turkey out of the freezer over the weekend and leave it in the refrigerator to thaw until the holiday. You unwrap and ...

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

I know what you’re thinking: Cook a turkey — from frozen — for Thanksgiving? Yes, it’s true. It can be done. Every year, one of the most common questions the legendary Butterball Turkey Talk-Line gets ...

If you decide to go the frozen turkey route, remember to give yourself plenty of time to let it thaw. A good rule of thumb is to defrost the turkey in your fridge and allow one day of defrosting for ...

While the mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie are all key components of a traditional Thanksgiving menu, nothing says Turkey Day quite like turkey. Cooking a feast requires a lot of planning, so many opt ...

Having the oven in use for long periods of time with the Thanksgiving turkey can make prepping the holiday meal a challenge. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee recommends alternate ...

Roasting a turkey breast in the oven may be the traditional cooking technique, but it’s not the only way to do it. Heating a ...

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 ...