When Should You Start Thawing Your Turkey?

Here's how to do it (safely) in time for Thursday.

When Should You Start Thawing Your Turkey? The short answer? Now. And while many fresh birds are available in grocery stores, if you bought a frozen turkey, you'll need a safe, easy, and surefire way to thaw it in time for Thursday. READ MORE More Turkey Talk Streamline Your Prep With Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy Yes, You Can Roast Your Turkey the Day Before Our Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Strategy—Schedule Included Effortless Puff Pastry Appetizers That Will Impress Everyone Kitchen Essentials The Essential Kitchen Tools to Get You Through the Holiday READ MORE No Oven Space? Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes Are Here for You READ MORE More From The Spruce Genius Storage Hacks for Small Living Spaces Homemade Scented Pine Cones 6 Must-Know Living Room Decorating Tips Thanksgiving Recipes Breakfast Casseroles Soups and Stews Chicken Recipes What to Buy Wine Did somebody forward you this email? Sign Up for Cooking School by The Spruce Eats Newsletter! You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to Cooking School by The Spruce Eats newsletter. Unsubscribe © 2018 Dotdash.com — All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036