Leftover safety for a larger-than-life meal like Thanksgiving can be a food safety minefield. University of Florida expert ...

You don't have to concoct any complicated spice blends to make a great-tasting turkey. Simple seasonings go a long way, but ...

A recipe for wet brine was among the first I posted on my food blog. The recipe — it’s more of a ratio, really — is ⅔ cup ...

Defrosting times vary, however, and largely depend on the size of your turkey, according to the U.S. Department of ...

TL;DR: Defrosting turkey in the fridge is the safest and most hands-off method, and is the only USDA-recommended method if ...

Cooking and entire turkey? Here are some free resources that can help beginners and experienced cooks as well.

How long does it take to cook a turkey? Stuffed or unstuffed? Butterball has your answers for Thanksgiving cooking success.

Once again it's time to brine, season, stuff and cook an entire turkey for your Thanksgiving guests. If you are a beginner and forgot how to do it, or if this is your first time cooking a turkey, ...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING -- 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, ...

2 days before cooking: Remove giblets from cavity of turkey. Pat turkey dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine salt and sugar. Rub salt mixture all over turkey, concentrating on thicker parts ...

Confession: I sometimes skip adding turkey to my plate on Thanksgiving. I have excellent chefs in my family, but sometimes not even copious amounts of gravy can make up for a crumbly, flavorless bite ...