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Don't say we didn't warn you. Avoid a frozen bird on Thanksgiving and read this guide to defrosting turkey safely.

Thawing a turkey might seem simple, but timing is everything when it comes to preparing a safe and stress-free Thanksgiving feast.

TL;DR: Defrosting turkey in the fridge is the safest and most hands-off method, and is the only USDA-recommended method if ...

Whole turkey thaw times depend on the weight of the bird. The general rule of thumb is that you must allow one day of thawing ...

There are three methods to safely thaw a turkey: in the refrigerator, in cold water and in a microwave oven. Thawing it out ...

There are a few ways you can thaw your turkey, but the USDA recommends above all to thaw in the refrigerator as it's the ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests Thanksgiving cooks plan accordingly for the "big thaw," especially to do so ...

The USDA says you need one day in the refrigerator for every 4 to 5 pounds of turkey. Here’s when to move your bird from the ...

If you purchased a frozen turkey for your Thanksgiving meal, find out when your should begin thawing it in time.

The LSU AgCenter and United States Department of Agriculture both recommend thawing a turkey in the refrigerator as the ...

To thaw the turkey in cold water, thaw breast-side down, in an unopened wrapper, in enough cold water to cover it completely.