Once it's thawed, the turkey can stay in the refrigerator for an additional two days before it needs to be cooked, Amidor says. So, for example, if you're cooking a 20-24-pound bird, you need to ...

The safest way to cook stuffing is outside of the turkey. Stuffing can absorb the juices from the raw turkey, and if it doesn’t get hot enough (165° F), you and your guests could be susceptible ...

It’s essential to allow your dry-brined turkey time in the refrigerator (at least 12 hours and up to 3 days), uncovered, before roasting it. That might sound lengthy, but the brine needs time to ...