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How Long to Cook a Turkey

I’ll never forget the Thanksgiving when the turkey didn’t finish in time for dinner. As a professional recipe developer, I knew how long to cook a turkey, but my experience must have made me flippant.
Are you cooking the turkey for Thanksgiving this year? Here's how to cook a moist and juicy bird for this year's feast.
Cooking a Thanksgiving turkey just right can be a daunting task, but if you follow a few guidelines and use a little TLC, it ...
This story was originally published on Nov. 16, 2023, and has been updated to include a rerun of the podcast episode. It can be daunting to make a turkey for friends and family for Thanksgiving, ...
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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 freezer to the fridge before Thanksgiving.
Preparing a flavorful and moist roast turkey to serve on Thanksgiving is no easy feat. You need to know what size bird to buy for your crowd, choose between wet or dry brining the meat, and decide ...
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 ...