Defrosting turkey the right way is the first step towards a perfect dinner. Done wrong, it loses flavor, texture and even ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Worried about safely freezing or defrosting your Christmas turkey? Food safety experts explain exactly how to thaw and freeze ...

The USDA is offering tips on how to safely thaw a turkey ahead of Thanksgiving. Photo by Gabriel Garcia Marengo via Unsplash Thanksgiving meal prep is underway for those looking to stuff their faces ...

Thanksgiving Day is near and so is all the dinner prep — especially for those with frozen turkeys still sitting in the freezer. When to yank that bird out of the freezer and what to do with it between ...

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 ...

Thanksgiving meal prep is underway for those looking to stuff their faces with turkey. So how soon should you start thawing your bird for the big day? Size is the main factor, the U.S. Department of ...