Thawing your turkey in the refrigerator is the safest method, allowing the bird to thaw at a consistent, safe temperature. The USDA advises allowing approximately 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds ...

This allows bacteria to multiply quickly, which increases the chances of getting food poisoning. Instead, use one of the following safe thawing method options: Refrigerator: Refrigerator thawing is ...

When it comes to thawing turkey, there are three main methods recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture: refrigerator thawing, cold water thawing, and microwave thawing. Each has its own ...

Samantha Woulfe, Turkey Talk-Line expert, says Butterball recommends two turkey thawing methods—a quick thaw and a longer thaw—and the one you should turn to first is defrosting it slowly in ...

By planning ahead and following these safe thawing methods, you can make sure your Thanksgiving turkey is perfect for the big day. ROKU: Add the channel from the ROKU store or search for WFMY.