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Tips for Buying the Turkey on Thanksgiving

• Frozen turkeys should be bought three days in advance, so there is sufficient time to defrost it properly.
• It is not advisable to buy pre-stuffed turkeys, even though it seems like less work and easier preparations. Baking stuffed turkeys can promote bacterial growth and can be actually harmful to health and may result in mass illness among your guests.
• Once you have bought a fresh turkey, put it in the freezer for at least two days, before you take it out to thaw and defrost.
• Only buy the turkey, which is USDA-approved and of Grade A quality.
• The best place to buy a turkey is to go to a reputed supermarket.
• The tastiest turkey is one that is about 4 to 6 months old.
• There should be about 0.75 pounds of turkey for each guest. So, just multiply the number of your guests with the figure and you will know how much your turkey must weigh. 10 guests will need about 7 to 8 pounds of turkey, while 100 guests will need about 70 to 80 pounds of turkey.