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When do I thaw my turkey for Thanksgiving?

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It’s that time of year when we make plans with our family, make travel arrangements, and prepare for a feast unlike any other during the year.

A staple for most Thanksgiving traditions is the turkey. The question is when do you need to thaw your turkey for Thanksgiving?

The short answer: it depends.

According to FoodSaftey.gov the proper time frame to thaw a turkey is as follows:

On the Butterball website, you can use their thawing calculator to determine how many hours and days it will take to thaw your turkey.