How big? How long to thaw? What about leftovers?

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we need to keep a few food safety tips in mind.

Let’s start with how much turkey do you need per person and then how do we need to thaw our turkeys if they are frozen.

When purchasing your turkeys, if frozen, you will need to figure about 1 pound per person. You can purchase ahead of time when they are on sale and then keep them frozen until you are ready to start the thawing process. Frozen turkeys keep well in the freezer but are best if they are used within one year for the best quality.