What to Do if You Can’t Find a Turkey This Thanksgiving

Big family Thanksgiving dinners are back! Unlike last year, when smaller birds were popular due to the pandemic, many people are wanting bigger birds. And bigger birds require a little more care to prepare. Nicole Johnson, director of the Butterball Turkey Talkline, told Inside Edition, “People don't realize you need 24 hours for every four pounds of turkey meat.” By that math, a 20-pound frozen turkey will take five days in the refrigerator to thaw.