FAQ
Need to know the best way to thaw a frozen turkey? We have the answers.
Refrigerator thawing is recommended but, to save time you can submerge your turkey in cold water. Do not thaw at room temperature as illness causing bacteria may grow. Read more How to thaw a turkey
Insert your oven-safe meat thermometer in the thigh, not touching bone, before placing your bird in the oven. Position it in so you can read while the turkey is roasting… Read more How do I use a meat thermometer?
Since your preparation involves raw food ingredients, follow proper food safety and handling procedures to ensure a safe turkey every time. To stuff your turkey… Read more What’s the best way to stuff a turkey?
Steps to prepare turkey for roasting Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove original plastic wrapper. Remove the neck and giblets from the body and neck cavities. Drain… Read more How to prepare a turkey for roasting
Thaw your frozen turkey in the refrigerator. Place your turkey on a tray to prevent uncooked juices from dripping onto other foods. Cook your turkey… Read more How to prepare a turkey for cooking
Follow these simple food safety guidelines: Thaw frozen turkey in the refrigerator or cold water. Keep thawed or fresh turkey in the refrigerator. Prevent uncooked juices… Read more How do you safely handle a turkey?
As a rule, you can keep a Frozen Butterball Turkey in its’ original packaging for a minimum 2-year period. The turkey must remain frozen. The packaging must be… Read more How to read date codes on Frozen products
Within two hours of roasting, remove stuffing from your turkey and carve meat off the bones. Refrigerator Storage: Wrap turkey and stuffing separately and consume… Read more How do I store leftover turkey?
A lot of cooks experience a “Hmmmm… How do I do that?” moment when they are about to move a hot turkey from the roasting pan to the platter. A simple turkey lifter, made… Read more How to Make a Turkey Lifter
Yes. Butterball turkeys are stuffed immediately after processing. Then they are blast-frozen so there is no opportunity for bacterial growth. The turkey is cooked… Read more Is a pre-stuffed turkey safe?
Some Butterball turkeys now have an oven safe device to secure the legs. Features Non Metallic Designed using food grade material, the leg holder securely… Read more Oven Safe Leg Holder
Get an amazing smoked flavour while leaving your oven free for other dishes. Follow the instructions below for a water or electric smoker… Read more How to Smoke a Turkey
The purpose of this fact sheet is to educate our Butterball Consumers and Customers about the fundamental role of nitrite in biology… Read more The Role of Sodium Nitrite
Sustainability At Butterball/Exceldor we are committed to environmental stewardship and social responsibility in all facets of our business. The food business… Read more Sustainability
