There may still be enough time to safely thaw your turkey so it's ready for your Thanksgiving meal -- depending on how big your bird is. Butterball recommends at least one day of thawing for every four pounds of turkey. That means, for a 12-pound turkey ...

Turkey has been the traditional centerpiece for many Thanksgiving Day meals. Most consumers only prepare a turkey once a year. And, without a lot of practice, there are bound to be questions about thawing, preparing and baking the big bird. Each year Butterball hosts a Turkey Talk-Line to guide seasoned and novice cooks through the process.