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

Learn the rules for safely thawing a frozen turkey depending on its size. According to the USDA, it's best to thaw frozen turkey 24 hours for every 4 pounds.

Turkey still frozen? Here's how long it takes to thaw a turkey by the pound, and when to defrost in time for Thanksgiving, ...

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

Here's everything you need to know and some hotlines available to help for free if you're cooking a Thanksgiving turkey.

Nobody wants to end up with a frozen bird on Thanksgiving. Learn how to defrost safely in the right amount of time.

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

Thanksgiving is almost here, and whether you plan ahead or forget to defrost the turkey, here are three ways to safely thaw the bird.

To thaw the turkey in cold water, thaw breast-side down, in an unopened wrapper, in enough cold water to cover it completely. Change the water every 30 minutes to keep the turkey chilled. A minimum ...

Defrosting times vary, however, and largely depend on the size of your turkey, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As a rule of thumb, experts recommend 24 hours of thawing time for every ...

Thanksgiving is less than a week away. Is your turkey out of the freezer yet? Depending on how big your turkey is, you may ...

If you're a planner, you can thaw in the fridge: Allow for at least 24 hours for every four to five pounds with the refrigerator temperature set to 40 degrees or below. If you're short on time, try ...