In the run up to turkey day, we're sharing our top Thanksgiving cooking tips to help make your day go smoothly.
Rethink your turkey.
Share meals with others, use leftover turkey to create delicious recipes, and make turkey stock or broth. 
3 safe ways to thaw a turkey.
Thaw a turkey safely in the refrigerator, by the cold-water method or in the microwave following the owner's instructions manual. 
How long to hold your turkey in the over.
You can hold turkey in 200°F oven, wrapped tighly for up to two hours. After that, the turkey will likely dry out. Check turkey temperatures with a meat thermometer to ensure it does not go below 140°F.
Frozen turkey shelf life.
The USDA advises that poultry will remain safe in your feezer, indefinitely. However, for optimium quality, we both recommend no more that 12 months stores in a freezer.
Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
