It’s Thanksgiving Day and you suddenly realize that your turkey is in the freezer. Panic ensues… Thanksgiving is surely ruined! But before you start thinking about calling it quits, here’s some good news: you can still cook a frozen turkey!

Butterball "cook from frozen" turkeys are available at Harris Teeter, Lowes Foods and Publix stores. The new offering can also be purchased at select Kroger and Kroger banner locations (such as Fred Meyer, Fry's and Ralph's) as well as select Walmart locations.

Butterball’s new cook-from-frozen turkey goes directly from the freezer to the table, no thawing needed. But how does it compare to the original?

Unsure when to move your frozen turkey to the refrigerator? Learn the best timing and methods for thawing turkey safely to ensure a perfectly cooked meal.

Set your clocks and grab your timers. Here's how long you should anticipate letting your turkey thaw before it's ready for the oven.