You've got a frozen turkey sitting in your freezer, and time's ticking away. Can you just pop that bird straight into the oven? It's a question that's crossed the minds of many amateur chefs.

Think of your frozen turkey as a huge ice cube. A huge, 15-25 pound ice cube. But an ice cube that is made of meat. Delicious, succulent meat. But this huge ice cube can not be thawed quickly or ...

Despite the best-laid plans, your turkey might still be frozen solid as Christmas day rapidly approaches. But don't panic if you're scrambling to thaw, prepare, and cook at the last minute.

A well-hung and butchered turkey or goose that has been frozen will make for far better eating than its fresh counterpart that hasn't had the same care. When it comes to the festive season ...

If you have purchased a frozen turkey crown, make sure it is fully defrosted before cooking – this can take up to 3 days in the fridge. For the best results, you need to rest your turkey crown ...

"Everyone goes into Thanksgiving Day with a half-frozen turkey," said Kobylinski. "And you can't get the bag of giblets out because they're frozen in place." It takes one day for every 4 pounds of ...

How long to defrost a frozen turkey? At a cool room temperature (no more than 17.5°C), it will take about 2 hours for every 450g / 16oz Do I need to rest the turkey? Absolutely YES, resting ...

It’s safe to freeze cooked turkey, other cooked meats and meals made from previously cooked and frozen meat. Frozen turkey will be safe to eat for some time, with meats best eaten within two to ...