I’ll never forget the Thanksgiving when the turkey didn’t finish in time for dinner. As a professional recipe developer, I knew how long to cook a turkey, but my experience must have made me flippant.

If it’s Thanksgiving morning and you’re reading this with a frozen turkey on the counter, let me put your fears to rest: Yes, you can cook a frozen turkey. And yes, it will taste just as delicious as ...

The days leading up to Thanksgiving usually go something like this: You pull your turkey out of the freezer over the weekend and leave it in the refrigerator to thaw until the holiday. You unwrap and ...

Thanksgiving is less than a week away, which means it's time to start preparing for the main event: the turkey. Whether you're roasting, frying or smoking it, proper thawing is essential for safe and ...

Fresh turkeys can be kept in the refrigerator for 1-2 days before cooking. They are ready to prepare. Frozen turkeys can be purchased weeks before Thanksgiving, but they should be stored in the ...

It's basically impossible to do if you're just trying to eyeball it. Nearly all of your guests will bring a bigger appetite than usual, piling their plates with turkey and half a dozen side dishes.

Preparing a flavorful and moist roast turkey to serve on Thanksgiving is no easy feat. You need to know what size bird to buy for your crowd, choose between wet or dry brining the meat, and decide ...

It's Turkey Day, and you've been put in charge of the titular turkey. No pressure. Turkey is often thought of as the star of a Thanksgiving dinner, but it can also be notoriously difficult to get ...

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 ...

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