Discover the safest and smartest ways to defrost a turkey ahead of Thanksgiving so that you can prepare accordingly.

Alton Brown shared on social media his hack for thawing a frozen chicken in two hours. We tried Brown’s hack, which calls for ...

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

Submerging a Turkey in cold water with the faucet trickling on will safely and quickly defrost a turkey with a method known ...

Rookie cooks nervous about attempting their first Turkey Day spread should plan in advance and leave enough time for frozen ...

Avoid a roasting bag. Even though they claim to keep your bird moist and flavorful, the bag will cause the turkey to steam, ...

If you’re purchasing a fresh, not frozen, turkey, the Minnesota Department of Health says you should wait until about a day ...

Before you begin cooking, wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds. Clean all surfaces, ...

If the turkey needs to be cooked in the oven, use other appliances to cook other foods. Or ask guests to bring a side dish to ...

My family loves a traditional Thanksgiving meal, so much so that we buy an extra turkey when they’re on sale and freeze it to ...

Planning to deep-fry your turkey this Thanksgiving? Here’s the quick safety rundown before lighting the burner.

When thawing in a refrigerator, it is recommended to place the turkey in a container to catch any drippings. Using this method, a turkey should thaw for 24 hours per five pounds, meaning a 20-pound ...