Resting a turkey (or a steak or a leg of lamb or even a large fish) is absolutely necessary -- not optional -- for maximum flavor and juiciness. Keep in mind that during the resting period, the turkey will keep cooking, and the internal temperature will rise by 5 to 10 degrees. Pull it out as soon as the temperature hits 165, or even a little lower.
The amount of resting time depends on the size of the bird, but at least 20 minutes is needed. A large bird can wait up to 40 minutes or longer, depending on the temperature of the room. Cover it with foil, but loosely; you don't want to seal in the moisture, which will cause the skin to steam and lose whatever level of crispness you've achieved.
FAQs
Butterball® Turkey Talk-Line®
Call 1-800-BUTTERBALL or text 844-877-3456 to chat with our turkey experts.
What is the Butterball turkey talk-line's most frequent question? ›
No one seems to know how to thaw a turkey in America. Every year, around 100,000 people call the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line to ask their most burning question: how the heck do I thaw this thing?
Who can you call if you have turkey-related questions on Thanksgiving? ›
You can reach the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line by calling 1-800-BUTTERBALL or texting 844-877-3456.
How many people call Butterball Hotline? ›
Since then, the Turkey Talk-Line has grown, both in number of calls answered and experts responding. Open every November and December, our more than 50 experts answer more than 100,000 questions from households across the United States and Canada.
What is the Butterball controversy? ›
Criticism. Animal rights activists such as Mercy for Animals, the Humane Society of the United States, and PETA have accused Butterball of animal cruelty.
How many calls does the Butterball turkey talk line get on Thanksgiving? ›
We answer calls, texts, emails, live chats, and questions on social media. Our experts are available to assist in both English and Spanish. We assist more than 100,000 people, fielding nearly 15,000 calls on Thanksgiving Day alone.
How do I ask a Butterball turkey question? ›
Contact Us
- Call. Want to talk to a human? Call us at 1-800-BUTTERBALL (1-800-288-8372) Consumer Affairs team hours: Monday - Friday 9 am – 6 pm EST.
- Text. No time to talk? You can also text us your questions! Text 844-877-3456.
- Chat. Chat live with an expert representative! Click to Live Chat.
Butterball issued a recall on more than 14,100 pounds of ground turkey products Wednesday after consumers told food safety regulators that they found pieces of blue plastic embedded in their raw ground turkey.
Who owns Butterball? ›
How long can you keep a fresh BUTTERBALL turkey before cooking? ›
Storage Instructions
Storing Fresh Turkey: Fresh turkey should be refrigerated at 35° to 40°F. The lower temperature is preferred. If you are not confident about the temperature of your refrigerator, cook or freeze the turkey within 4 days of purchase.
Now that I've tried it I can never go back! We followed the EASY but specific instructions exactly and the turkey was delicious and juicy all over, even the white meat was great. This turkey is ready to roast so it takes less time to cook and requires almost no prep.
What state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving question? ›
The state of California consumes the most turkey. Approximately 46 million turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving every year.
How do I contact Butterball turkey? ›
For consumer questions or information, call the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line at 1-800-BUTTERBALL (1-800-288-8372) or send an email. For more information on innovative Butterball products or recipe ideas, visit Butterball.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest.
Is Butterball turkey real turkey? ›
93% Lean Turkey Patties
This Butterball turkey meat is minimally processed with zero artificial ingredients, hormones or steroids. * Skip the prep work and take these fresh turkey burgers straight to the grill, so you can get dinner on the table faster.
What does the nickname Butterball mean? ›
Britannica Dictionary definition of BUTTERBALL. [count] US, informal + often impolite. : a person who is somewhat fat. I was a little butterball when I was a child.
What is the hotline for turkey safety? ›
The number is 888-674-6854.
Is Butterball still in business? ›
For more than 60 years, the company helps people celebrate holidays and every day in between, bringing delicious turkey products to tables around the world.
Where is the Butterball headquarters located? ›
Butterball headquarters is located in Garner, NC, just outside of Raleigh. Our office is a convenient 30-minute drive from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
Does Butterball have a pop up timer? ›
Butterball turkeys don't come with a pop-up timer. Instead the company recommends using a meat thermometer as the best way to tell if a turkey is cooked properly.
