There are many facts about turkeys that you never considered before, and this list covers the top 10 that you need to know.

Thanksgiving is near, yes, and it’s crunch time already. Hosting requires many things, including turkey-cooking techniques. Mastering the main turkey recipe is quite necessary for the dinner. It ...

A 12-pound turkey typically requires about 3 days to fully thaw in the refrigerator (allow 24 hours of thawing time for every 4-5 pounds of turkey). Never thaw a turkey on the counter, as it can ...

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More than 100,000 people in the U.S. and Canada seek turkey-related advice from Butterball during the time the helpline is open, according to Butterball’s website. "We expect to receive a lot of ...

The annual turkey pardoning is a long-held Thanksgiving tradition for the White House. But the history of exactly when the pardon began "gets tricky." ...

Have leftover turkey from your Thanksgiving feast? Give it a makeover with these recipes, including soups, salads, pot pies, pasta casseroles, and more.

Thanksgiving turkey may very well be the one guilt-free thing on the table that you can gobble, gobble — without worrying about over-indulging. “I would say it's very healthy.

Nearly 90% of Thanksgiving hosts plan on serving turkey this Thanksgiving, according to a 2024 Butterball report. It's a source of pride for many in the industry.

A 12- to 14-pound turkey is ideal for spatchcocking. Cut out the backbone. If you’ve purchased your turkey from a butcher or full-service meat counter, ask the butcher to cut out the backbone ...

With Thanksgiving days away, turkey production is in full force. "About 7,000 turkeys we've processed. We're up to about 500 an hour. It takes a lot of employment, a lot of help," Albright said.