Turkey 101: How To Guide To Thanksgiving Dinner Success, Plus The Perfect Roast Turkey Recipe

One: Choose the size. Allow 1-2 pounds per adult for turkeys over 12 pounds. Two: Thawing the Turkey. Allow 24 hours in the refrigerator for every 5 pounds of turkey, so a 15 pound turkey will take 3 to 4 days to thaw. You can also thaw the turkey under cold running water, not warm, (…)