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How Long to Cook a Turkey

I’ll never forget the Thanksgiving when the turkey didn’t finish in time for dinner. As a professional recipe developer, I knew how long to cook a turkey, but my experience must have made me flippant.
If it’s Thanksgiving morning and you’re reading this with a frozen turkey on the counter, let me put your fears to rest: Yes, you can cook a frozen turkey. And yes, it will taste just as delicious as ...
If it’s Thanksgiving morning and you’re reading this with a frozen turkey on the counter, let me put your fears to rest. Yes, you can cook a completely frozen turkey. Trust me, I’ve done it and it ...
The days leading up to Thanksgiving usually go something like this: You pull your turkey out of the freezer over the weekend and leave it in the refrigerator to thaw until the holiday. You unwrap and ...
It's basically impossible to do if you're just trying to eyeball it. Nearly all of your guests will bring a bigger appetite than usual, piling their plates with turkey and half a dozen side dishes.