A turkey easily serves a big group, but roasting times vary with size, weight and whether it is stuffed. See below for a handy chart. (Tom McCorkle / For The Washington Post) ...

It’s going to take several hours or more for a turkey to thaw on the counter, which gives bacteria time to become fruitful and multiply. The bird will stay in the temperature danger zone — 40 ...

Thanksgiving could not be any later this year but have no fear, it’s right around the corner. And if you have a massive turkey taking up space in your freezer, it’s not a moment too soon.

When To Start Thawing Your Turkey To help you plan your turkey thawing perfectly, here's a handy chart with recommended thawing times based on the bird's weight and method you're using—whether the ...

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

How long should you brine a turkey? How long to thaw it? Don't just wing the turkey this Thanksgiving! The Butterball hotline is here to help.

How to thaw a turkey in the refrigerator For refrigerator thawing, you should plan for roughly one whole day for every four to five pounds your bird weighs.

How long does thawing take? Putting a golden bird before your family takes practice, work, skill, and maybe some help from the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line and it begins with thawing.