When Should I Start Thawing the Turkey? ... and More Thanksgiving Reminders
It's Thanksgiving week and that means it's time to think about all the little details that go into the holiday.
It's a shame that many of us stress ourselves out to the point of exhaustion around holiday time, when we should be in a joyous and relaxed mood. For those whose lives are moving at warp speed, here are a few reminders as we approach the holiday dedicated to giving thanks. • Thaw the Bird! If you purchased or plan to purchase a turkey weighing 21 pounds or less, you should make sure that you've moved that bird from the freezer to the refrigerator because it's going to need time to thaw. Here's some information from the United States Department of Agriculture: Refrigerator Thawing Times Whole turkey: A thawed turkey can remain in the refrigerator for one or two days before cooking. Whoops! Forget to take the bird out of the freezer? …
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