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A fully frozen bird of the same size may take “one-and-a-half times as long,” said Nolan, adding that the Talk-Line’s test kitchen has tested cooking a fully frozen turkey. That means a frozen 12- to 14-pound turkey may take 4 1/2 to 5 hours or longer.

Stuffing the turkey might be traditional, but that doesn't necessarily make it a good idea. When you stuff a turkey, it increases the cook time and means the turkey breast will be severely overcooked before the stuffing reaches a safe temperature to eat. The stuffing also comes out soggy and mushy from steaming inside the turkey.

Rookie cooks nervous about attempting their first Turkey Day spread should plan in advance and leave enough time for frozen turkeys to defrost.

Turkey still frozen? Here's how long it takes to thaw a turkey by the pound, and when to defrost in time for Thanksgiving,

The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen offers "Sunday Morning" viewers a classic centerpiece for the holidays, prepared with an air fryer.

Most recipes called for no more than 30 minutes of steaming, essentially to initiate the cooking process before finishing in the oven. A couple of inches of water are added to the bottom of the pot, along with the aluminum foil "nest" and the turkey, before setting the pot on the stovetop.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is encouraging residents to prioritize food safety as they prepare for Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends.