But What If...

I forget to thaw the turkey in the fridge?
No problem. Submerge the turkey (fully wrapped) in a sink or tub of cold water, breast down, and thaw (you'll need about 30 minutes per pound). To defrost faster, take off the packaging, place the turkey in a large microwave-safe container and microwave it, uncovered, according to the manufacturer's instructions.

My gravy is lumpy?
Pour it into a food processor and process until smooth; return to saucepan to heat. (To avoid lumpy gravy in the first place, whisk constantly as you add flour gradually to the turkey drippings.)

I burn something or forget to prepare a dish altogether?
For a quick fix, just dress up a store-bought item. Add some sour cream and minced chives to frozen mashed potatoes, or microwave frozen green beans and top with grated Parmesan cheese.

My turkey is golden brown, but the meat isn't fully cooked yet?
To avoid burning the skin, loosely tent a sheet of aluminum foil over the turkey and finish roasting.

My pie crust is browning too fast?
Simply cover the crust edges with strips of aluminum foil and continue to bake.

I need professional help?
Call the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line at 800-BUTTERBALL to speak to an expert, or the Reynolds Turkey Tips Hotline at 800-745-4000 for automated advice.