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 ...

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 ...

Thanksgiving is less than a week away. Is your turkey out of the freezer yet? Depending on how big your turkey is, you may already be behind schedule. According to Butterball, your Thanksgiving bird ...

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 ...

Make sure to back track your timeline for brining or cooking. We're just a few days out from Thanksgiving, and it's time to talk turkey. Anyone gearing up to cook the centerpiece poultry for the ...

Frozen turkeys must be completely thawed before cooking, a process that can take several days. The safest method for thawing a turkey is in the refrigerator, allowing 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As you start planning your Thanksgiving dinner, don’t forget an important step: Defrosting frozen turkeys. Even the most seasoned cooks may not know just how long the process ...

You can sous vide, par-steam or smoke a turkey (or even stuff it to make a turducken), but you can't do much of anything with it if it's frozen. There's nothing that ruins Thanksgiving faster than ...

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 ...