Holidays are stressful enough without worrying over thawing your Thanksgiving turkey. Timing is everything, and we've got you covered. Depending on the size of your bird, you might need to start ...

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 ...

We are days away from the biggest food holiday of the year. This year, celebrations are averaging nine attendees, the same as last year, according to Butterball's 2025 Togetherness Report, which ...

Defrosting turkey the right way is the first step towards a perfect dinner. Done wrong, it loses flavor, texture and even ...

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 ...

If you're wondering if it's safe to refreeze raw or cooked turkey, learn how refreezing affects quality, proper thawing techniques, and storage tips to avoid foodborne illness.

With Christmas just days away, you may be scrambling around to prepare everything in time and make things a little bit easier ...

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 ...

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 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 ...