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 ...

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 ...

Although Thanksgiving for 2024 is still seven days away, you're going to need to take your frozen turkey out of the freezer long before then, experts say. According to Butterball, a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...