Are You Turkey READY?

Here are a few quick links that you may find helpful for a successful Thanksgiving feast.  EMA does not endorse the following companies or organizations, but are offering as a informational convenience during what may be a stressful time.  We just want you to have a safe Thanksgiving with those that care the most to you!

 

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Thawing

• Turkey Thawing Time Chart (PDF from Foodsafety.gov)

• Butterball Turkey Talk-Line

• Good Housekeeping

• Turkey Thawing Time Calculator by refrigeration

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Food & General Safety 

• Food Safety Steps

• Food Safety Tips for Holiday Turkey (CDC)

• Food Safety by Events and Seasons

• How to Brine that Bird

• Common Thanksgiving Day Emergencies You Can Avoid

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Cooking

• Turkey Roasting Chart by Size (PDF from Foodsafety.gov)

• Ham Cooking Chart (PDF from Foodsafety.gov)

• Poultry (chicken, duck, goose) Roasting Chart by Size (PDF from Foodsafety.gov)

• SOS on Turkey Day...How to cook turkey parts (versus a whole turkey) 

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Leftovers

• Leftovers: The Gift that Keeps on Giving (two-hour rule, temperatures, etc.)

• Thanksgiving Leftovers for Safe Keeping, Weekend Grazing

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