Butterball Just Launched a Cook From Frozen Thanksgiving Turkey—No Defrosting Required

While hearty stuffing and creamy mashed potatoes are undeniably delicious, the star of any Thanksgiving meal is always the turkey. It just so happens that it's also the most time-consuming dish to make. If you're already dreading the long process of the turkey thawing out, Butterball has a solution—it just launched a new Cook From Frozen Whole Turkey. There's no need to let this bird thaw for hours in your kitchen—just unwrap it and throw it in the oven.  

"Whether you are hosting Thanksgiving for the first time or the fifteenth time, preparing the turkey can be intimidating," Michelle Lieszkovszky, head of innovation at Butterball, said in a statement. "That's why we are so excited to introduce Cook from Frozen. It addresses both the fears and frustrations of cooking a whole turkey—it's not only simple to roast, but the result delivers a tender, juicy, golden-brown centerpiece. Hosts get all the glory whether they are experienced or not."

What's even better is that this turkey has no neck or giblets to remove. Plus, no basting, brining, or seasoning is required as it already comes with a proprietary brine that helps the turkey remain moist throughout the roasting process.

To cook the bird, remove it from the outer packaging and run it under cold water with the inner packaging still on. Then remove the inner packaging, place the turkey in a 3-inch pan breast side up, and brush or spray it with oil. Cook the turkey in the oven until the breast and thigh reach 170 degrees Fahrenheit.

The only downside? Butterball recommends against stuffing its new turkey. "The Cook From Frozen Turkey cannot and should not be stuffed, as it would pose a food safety risk. Your stuffing must be prepared and cooked separately," Butterball's website warns.

You can shop the new Cook from Frozen Premium Whole Turkey at Harris Teeter, Lowes Foods, and Publix stores, as well as select Kroger and Kroger banner locations and Walmart locations. If you need assistance with your Thanksgiving turkey, call Butterball's Turkey Talk-Line to have all your questions answered.