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 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 ...

With Thanksgiving days away, food safety experts are reminding home cooks that the clock is ticking: if your turkey is still in the freezer, the time to start defrosting is now — or you may be waking ...

(NEXSTAR) — Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means it is nearly time to get the massive turkey out of your freezer for thawing. If your bird is especially large, however, you may not ...

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 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 ...

WASHINGTON — Thanksgiving is just a few days away, so it may be time to thaw your turkey. Defrosting frozen turkey is a crucial part of Thanksgiving planning as it requires a few days, depending on ...

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 ...