Luckily, Charla Draper, a nationally recognized spokesperson for Butterball, is here to share her top tips for the fastest and safest way to thaw your Thanksgiving turkey. With more than 15 years of experience with Butterball’s Turkey Talk-Line,

Butterball is introducing a new turkey this Thanksgiving that it says eliminates the need to thaw it: Cook From Frozen Premium Whole Turkey. Why it matters: Thawing a turkey is time-consuming, and making sure you allow enough time to thaw can be stressful.

The number one question the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line fields every year is how long it takes to thaw a turkey. This isn't surprising, considering the answer is longer than most people want to hear. For every four pounds, your turkey will need at least ...