For those who purchased a fresh turkey and their Thanksgiving got postponed, have no fear! Johnson says "they can go ahead and cook" their turkey in advance if they'd like, then "slice the turkey meat off the bone and refrigerate it or freeze it for longer storage."

Thawing a turkey might seem simple, but timing is everything when it comes to preparing a safe and stress-free Thanksgiving feast.

Depending on the size of your turkey, however, your thawing time may be running out. While a turkey is in the freezer, it is “safe indefinitely” from bacteria, according to the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service.

How long should you brine a turkey? How long to thaw it? Don't just wing the turkey this Thanksgiving! The Butterball hotline is here to help.

Do you have a large Thanksgiving turkey in your freezer taking up space? Learn when you should move it to the fridge.