Store raw or thawed turkey in the fridge for no more than one to two days to avoid bacterial growth. You can freeze it for up to a year, Goodridge says. “After that, it’s still safe to eat but ...

Turkeys can take days to defrost... But don't worry: you can still save your Thanksgiving feast! © Thinkstock Turkey is the centerpiece of our Thanksgiving feasts, so we all know the pressures of ...

Here’s how to handle classic Christmas foods to get them ready to eat. Turkey Thaw in the fridge for several days or cook from frozen if recommended on the pack. You can roughly work out how ...

That's right, get the bird out of the freezer and into your refrigerator today. "For example, if you have a 20-pound turkey that's going to take a good five days of thawing in the refrigerator ...

As Christmas approaches, families across the country are preparing festive meals with turkey, ham and other holiday favorites. However, food safety experts warn that improper thawing, cooking and ...

Thankfully, the NHS has released official advice on the safest way to defrost the turkey without making your dinner guests feel queasy or ruining the meal altogether. It states that defrosting should ...

Defrosting meat is a basic task that requires some planning and forethought. From freezing and thawing to cooking, here's ...

Knowing how long to defrost your turkey is vital to safety and hygiene. Standard NHS advice is that, if using a fridge, you should allow 10 to 12 hours per kilogram. For example, if your turkey is ...

The FSA advises always defrosting turkeys in the fridge and within a container large enough to catch the liquid that comes from defrosting. The timings can vary, but as a general guide, it's 10 to 12 ...

If your leftovers are frozen, defrost them in the microwave or overnight at the bottom of the fridge in the same airtight container you stored them in. Reheat all leftovers, including turkey ...