Gwen Carlyle, aButterball Turkey Talk-Lineexpert in Naperville, Illinois
What Is the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line?
In its early stages, a half dozen women answered calls.
With the popularity of telecommuting, you might imagine that the experts work remotely.
Credit:Jake Sternquist
The Talk-Line teams mission?
To helphostshave a relaxing holiday and spend more time with the ones they love, Carlyle tells us.
Who Answers Butterball Turkey Talk-Line Calls?
We are all foodies!
The instructors are senior Talk-Line experts.
When and How Can You Reach the Butterball Turkey Experts?
Each year from November 1 through December 24, the Talk-Line is open.
Initially, calls were the only option.
The most popular day?
Turkey Day, of course, when the team fields more than 15,000 calls.
Try Carlyles personal favorite tip: Keep a Thanksgiving journal.
When and How Do I Thaw My Turkey?
Carlyle confirms that the no.
1 most-asked question that we receive year after year is when and how to thaw your turkey.
What Size Turkey Should I Buy?
Carlyle explains that this will give you a generous serving, plus leftoversand who doesnt love leftovers?!
What Are the Best Ways to Cook Turkey?
Roasting is the most common way to cook a turkeyand is Butterballs preferred method, Carlyle admits.
But this is far from the only option.
Stuffing your turkey or preparing it on the side is a personal preference.
Either way can be done safely, Carlyle says.
Check out ourClassic Roast Turkey with Stuffingfor inspiration.
Prefer your stuffing on the side?
How Do I Know if Turkey is Done (Without Overcooking It)?
The best way to know when your turkey is ready is to use a meat thermometer, Carlyle says.
What Can I Do With Turkey Leftovers?
Remove leftover turkey from the bones (reserve the latter forturkey stock!
), then store leftover turkey in airtight containers.
Aim to use leftovers within 3 days.
Freeze Thanksgiving leftovers for up to 3 months.
(Theshepherds pieis on our Black Friday menu this year!)
