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 ...

The average UK Christmas turkey weighs 4-5.5kg and needs proper defrosting to stay safe. Experts reveal the safest methods ...

According to the NHS, you should allow up to 10 to 12 hours of defrosting per kilogram when using a fridge. Therefore, if ...

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 ...

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

Turkeys must be kept at a safe temperature during "the big thaw." As soon as they start to defrost, any bacteria that may have been present before freezing can begin to grow again. There are three ...

While refreezing turkey is generally safe, it can affect the texture and flavor of the meat. Each cycle of freezing and ...

Don't wait until the last minute. 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 ...