The USDA has three different methods that can help you keep bacteria from ruining your turkey.

Thanksgiving Day is just days away, but let’s face it: Hosting this holiday dinner is no easy feat. From knowing when to start thawing a turkey to how much turkey to make and the perennial question of ...

Thawing a turkey might seem simple, but timing is everything when it comes to preparing a safe and stress-free Thanksgiving feast. Depending on the size of your bird, you might need to start thawing ...

A cold water bath will be able to give you a similar defrost effect in much less time. For this method, you'll need to fill ...

If the only thing standing between you and a hot meal is a hunk of frozen chicken, try one of these techniques.

It’s turkey time … almost. Before you can carve and serve that bird, you gotta prep and cook it. And that means thawing out what is essentially a 25-pound bowling ball in your freezer. Here’s what you ...

Don't wait until the last minute. Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood The number one question Butterball turkey gets each year: How do I thaw a turkey?

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