There's so much prep when it comes to a big, homemade Thanksgiving dinner, but one of the most important steps is knowing how to get that turkey ready.
Do you buy it fresh, or should you get a frozen one? There certainly are benefits to both.
If you buy it frozen, the United States Department of Agriculture recommends three safe ways to thaw it, and they all take forethought and consideration: In the refrigerator, under cold water or in a microwave.
But Josh Capon, the chef behind Lure Fishbar, B&B Winepub and El Toro Blanco (and family Thanksgiving master) -- says the fridge is the best bet.
"You definitely want to give that thing a few days' time," he told HuffPost, and added that wrapping some towels around it while it thaws will pull out the additional moisture that collects when a turkey is frozen.
(For what it's worth, Capon only buys fresh turkey, by the way: "Sometimes with frozen you don't know how long it’s been frozen for, and it's usually mass-produced," he said.)
Consult our infographic below to learn how much time each method takes to thaw your turkey, no matter how big it is.
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