"For example, if you have a 20-pound turkey that's going to take a good five days of thawing in the refrigerator," Johnson said. Now, if you don't have the room in your fridge, there is the cold ...

3 to 4 days of thawing in the refrigerator 18-pound turkey: 3 to 4 days of thawing in the refrigerator 20-pound turkey: 4 to 5 days of thawing in the refrigerator How to thaw a turkey in cold ...

Therefore, a 30-pound turkey can serve up to 30 people (but realistically, more like 15 to 20 if you want leftovers, and you probably do!). How to Defrost a 30 Pound Turkey Plan ahead. Before you ...

In doing so, she first revealed that she had set out to bake 30 pies, plus stuffing and roasting a 20-pound turkey. "It's not true that I gave up Thanksgiving! What I cancelled was the planned ...

I vote yes. The secret is to cook with high heat and water. Your turkey can be any size, from small to 20 pounds. Crank the oven up to 500 degrees, pour water into the roasting pan with the turkey.

It's no secret that Thanksgiving is one of the best holiday meals you'll ever eat — aside from the Fourth of July barbecue meals. But what makes this holiday dinner the best is the turkey!

20 to 24 pounds = 5 to 6 days; Saturday is probably your day. 24 to 28 pounds = 6 to 7 days; you’ll want to start no later than Friday. Can I thaw my turkey in cold water? Cold water thawing ...

If you don't feel like spending all day in the kitchen next Thanksgiving (or any day), an electric roaster might just be your new best friend. One home chef posted about their experience with the ...

You may notice, when you go to the turkey store, that turkeys come in two sizes. The hens are small, often 10 or 12 pounds. And the toms are big, often 20 or more. So you may have to go with a ...

Typically, commercially raised turkey hens take about 14 weeks to reach ... may not have the full amount of time to get to 20 pounds," Vilsack said during the Nov. 1 news conference.