Wondering how to defrost chicken safely and quickly? Here are 3 different ways as recommended by the USDA: the refrigerator, cold water and microwave.

How long to thaw your turkey in the refrigerator? At what temperature? Thawing a turkey in the refrigerator is the safest way to prepare for your Thanksgiving feast, but it requires some planning.

Similarly, you should never leave food on your porch or other places outside to thaw. Period. The easiest, safest and most forgiving spot to defrost meat, Henley says, is the refrigerator.

Thanksgiving is almost here! If you're planning to cook the big bird, the USDA says there are three ways to safely thaw a frozen turkey. How to thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator Every four ...

Can't see the USDA tip sheet? Open in a new browser. There are three ways to thaw a turkey safely: in the refrigerator, in cold water or in the microwave. How to thaw a frozen turkey in the ...

How long should you thaw your Thanksgiving turkey in the fridge or water? Is it safe to defrost it in the microwave or at room temperature? Here's what we found.

It’s almost time to gobble ’til you wobble this Thanksgiving, and if you’re the one cooking dinner this year, 8 On Your Side has some tips on how to do so safely.

How to quickly defrost a turkey If you don’t have room for turkey in the refrigerator (or you’re reading this on Wednesday afternoon — hey, it happens!), the second way to quickly defrost a ...

How long to thaw a turkey using the cold water method Cold water thawing takes less time than refrigerator thawing, Butterball says, but it requires more attention.

How to thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator Every four to five pounds of turkey will require 24-hours of thaw time in the refrigerator, according to the USDA.