Butterball Fresh Whole Turkey is all natural*, never frozen, gluten free, and raised without hormones on American farms. Every fresh turkey is pre-brined before packaging for meat that's always tender and juicy. *All natural means minimally processed and no artificial ingredients. Ingredients Whole Young Turkey. Contains up to 4% of a solution of Water, Salt, and Spices to enhance tenderness and juiciness. Serving Size 4 oz. (112 g) Servings per container Varies Remove packaging, neck and plastic bag containing giblets (in neck cavity). Drain juices and dry turkey with paper towels. Stuff turkey if desired. Combine stuffing ingredients just before using. Fill neck cavity; turn wings back to hold neck skin in place. Stuff body cavity and return legs to tucked position if they were untucked. No trussing is necessary. Brush skin with
vegetable oil or spray with non-stick cooking spray for best appearance. Additional basting is not necessary. Keep refrigerated Unopened: Can be stored until the sell-by date Storing Fresh Turkey: Fresh turkey should be refrigerated at 35° F 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 sell-by date. Storage
of Leftovers: Carve leftover turkey into pieces before refrigerating to speed cooling. Refrigerate carved leftovers within 2 hours of eating. Use leftover turkey within 3 days.
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By Melissa Clark November 17, 2011 11:07 am November 17, 2011 11:07 am How far in advance can I buy a fresh turkey for Thanksgiving Day? — Elise If the turkey is not vacuum-packed, you can buy it on Tuesday and store it in the refrigerator for two days. If the turkey is vacuum-packed and has a “use by” date, use that as a guide. Generally, a vacuum-packed fresh turkey will keep for three days. SLIDE SHOW: Recipes for Turkey, Stuffing and Gravy The Dining staff is taking questions on cooking, drinking, entertaining or any other holiday hurdles. Tweet us at @nytimesdining using the hashtag #ThanksgivingQs, or post a question, and browse other readers’ questions, here. Thanksgiving recipes, videos and more are here. Download Article Download Article Whether you’re planning on preparing turkey for yourself or a holiday party, storing your turkey is an important part of keeping it clean and succulent. Any turkey can be kept in the freezer for long-term storage or moved to the refrigerator for thawing. Fresh or frozen whole turkeys, ground turkey, and turkey cutlets can all be stored this way so you get to savor every bite later.
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To store an uncooked turkey for more than a few days, leave it in its original packaging and keep the turkey in your freezer for up to 1 year. If you need to thaw out a frozen turkey or if you plan to use your uncooked turkey soon after buying it, place it on a tray and store it on the bottom shelf of your refrigerator. Be sure to use the uncooked turkey within 2 days! You can preserve the turkey in the freezer if you haven't used it within 48 hours. For more tips on defrosting uncooked turkey safely, read on! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 193,214 times. Did this article help you?Can I keep a fresh turkey in the fridge for a week?Fresh turkey should keep in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. If you wait any longer, the meat might begin to show signs of spoilage. Store the bird in the coldest section of the fridge, and freeze it if you aren't going to be able to cook it off within 48 hours.
How far in advance can I buy a fresh turkey?The USDA recommends that, for optimal safety, you should buy a fresh turkey within one or two days of when you plan to serve it. Fresh turkeys, like other fresh meat and poultry, are highly perishable.
How long will a fresh turkey keep uncooked?If properly stored, raw turkey can last in the fridge for 1–2 days, while cold cuts last up to 5 days.
How long is it safe to keep a fresh turkey in the fridge?Fresh turkey can safely stay in the fridge for 1 to 2 days. If you wait any longer, the turkey will begin to show signs of spoilage. If you aren't able to cook it off within 48 hours, freeze it.
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