Don’t wait until the last minute.
Then theres the perennial issue of what to do when youcompletely forgot to defrost the bird.
We arent surprised this question keeps coming up.
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And who better to ask than the folks behind the famous Butterball Turkey Talk-Line, right?
Heres what Butterball had to say about defrosting turkey safely, whether youre in a rush or not.
Here are some guidelines to follow:
National Thaw Day
Mark your calendars for National Thaw Day.
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This holiday is a reminder to pull your turkey out of the freezer and pop it in the fridge.
It happens the Thursday before Thanksgiving (i.e.
Its time to turn to the second method Butterball recommends: cold water thawing.
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Dont cook the turkey from frozen.
Technically this is perfectly safe.
However, the results leave something to be desired.
Dont thaw the turkey in the microwave.
Similar to cooking from frozen, this method is food safe.
However its not the most practical.
Try not to refreeze a turkey.
If you do refreeze a turkey, Butterball recommends using it within six months.
