You can dry-brine or use a saltwater solution when brining your turkey. It works by altering the protein structure of your ...

If you decide to go the frozen turkey route, remember to give yourself plenty of time to let it thaw. A good rule of thumb is ...

Having the oven in use for long periods of time with the Thanksgiving turkey can make prepping the holiday meal a challenge. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee recommends alternate ...

I regularly cook a whole chicken in one of the best air fryers; it not only saves me time but also leaves me with less mess to clean up. What’s more, I find the meat is perfectly moist, and doesn’t ...

Thanksgiving is here — and for a host who plans on serving turkey, experts say food safety must be at the top of the to-do list. Foodborne illness from eating contaminated food causes approximately 48 ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Wondering how to cook a turkey or how long to cook a turkey? Butterball has your answers. Roasting in an oven is one of the most popular ways to cook a turkey. It's simple, convenient ...

No one wants to serve a raw turkey at Christmas dinner, so here's how to make sure it's perfectly cooked - even without a ...

For many cooks, even those who aren't easily derailed by a recipe, roasting a turkey is fraught with anxiety. Yes, it's big and not everyone has a roasting pan large enough to hold it. That is solved ...

Fresh turkeys can be kept in the refrigerator for 1-2 days before cooking. They are ready to prepare. Frozen turkeys can be purchased weeks before Thanksgiving, but they should be stored in the ...

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 Day, and you've been put in charge of the titular turkey. No pressure. Turkey is often thought of as the star of a Thanksgiving dinner, but it can also be notoriously difficult to get ...

Butterball's "Turkey Talk-Line" offers assistance with Thanksgiving dinner dilemmas via phone or text. Cooking times for a turkey vary based on weight, whether it is stuffed, and the oven temperature.