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 ...

Discover the safest and smartest ways to defrost a turkey ahead of Thanksgiving so that you can prepare accordingly.

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 ...

Learn how to safely defrost your turkey—without risking foodborne drama on Thanksgiving. Defrosting turkey in the fridge is the safest and most hands-off method, and is the only USDA-recommended ...

Turkey prep is one of the biggest Christmas dinner stress points – especially if you’re dealing with a frozen bird, a packed fridge and everyone asking when dinner will be ready. And because no one ...

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 ...

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 ...

Are you cooking an entire turkey this Thanksgiving? Whether it's been a while and you forgot how to do it, or if this is your first time, don't stress; Butterball operators have got you covered. For ...