This year, I took on the massive responsibility of hosting Friendsgiving. But between juggling work and prepping for guests, I made the biggest rookie mistake—I forgot to thaw the bird. So, I did what ...

Don't wait until the last minute. Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood The number one question Butterball turkey gets each year: How do I thaw a turkey?

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 ...

What’s the Quickest Way to Thaw a Turkey? In the bathtub. At the advice of Butterball Turkey Talk Line's Richard "RJ" Jaramillo, get the kids out of the bathtub and sit your Thanksgiving turkey in its ...

Thanksgiving is coming up fast. The menu is planned. The shopping is done. Pies are in the oven. You're feeling pretty good about all your preparations but something is tickling the back of your mind ...

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 ...

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 ...

They, whoever “they” are, are fond of saying things like “if it weren’t for the last minute, nothing would get done around here.” Folks do tend to put things off until the last second, and nowhere is ...

It’s turkey time … almost. Before you can carve and serve that bird, you gotta prep and cook it. And that means thawing out what is essentially a 25-pound bowling ball in your freezer. Here’s what you ...