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.

As you gear up for Thanksgiving dinner, News4JAX is here to answer all of your turkey related questions. To make sure the star of the show is ready for the big day, here’s when you should start thawing your turkey.