Thanksgiving is just days away and preparations are well underway - that includes thawing your turkey. The length of time it takes to defrost a frozen turkey depends both on how much the turkey weighs ...

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 ...

The cold-water method is the fastest method when your turkey hasn't fully thawed in time. Refrigerator thawing eliminates the need to check the turkey every 30 minutes. Turkey is completely thawed ...

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 ...

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 ...

Thanksgiving is almost here! If you're planning to cook the big bird, the USDA says there are three ways to safely thaw a frozen turkey. How to thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator Every four to ...

A frozen turkey can take several days to thaw, so it’s best to start the process early, food experts say. Spencer Platt Getty Images Refrigerator thawing requires about 24 hours per 4–5 pounds; start ...

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and if you have your dinner centerpiece in the freezer, it may be a good time to take it out now. The holiday lands on Thursday, Nov. 27 this year, which means ...

Avoid Thanksgiving turkey disasters with Butterball's foolproof method for quickly and properly thawing your bird, straight from the poultry pros. Reviewed by Dietitian Mandy Enright, M.S., RDN, RYT ...

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 ...

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 ...