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 ...

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

The time for Thanksgiving prep is now. That frozen turkey needs time to thaw before it makes its debut in the oven and on your table. And if you have a large bird to prepare, you may already be on the ...

Everyone tackles their Thanksgiving cooking timeline differently. Ree Drummond likes to start early in the week, while others will thrive on the last-minute rush. But if there's one thing you don't ...

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 ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) — If you purchased a frozen turkey for your Thanksgiving meal, preparation needs to begin days ahead of time. Depending on the size, some turkeys can take days to thaw. If your ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...