This takes 30 minutes per pound to thaw correctly. Although many avid Thanksgiving lovers end up with a stomach ache from overeating, it is also possible to become ill from improperly cooking the turkey or other dishes. You should test the meat by inserting a thermometer in the breast muscle and inner part of the thigh muscle. It is important that you check in several places before determining that it is done, even if your turkey has a pop-up indicator. It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without the stuffing.
Several guidelines can prevent the stuffing from becoming a harmful element of the feast.
Stuffing a turkey can be done safely if the dry and wet ingredient are mixed immediately prior to putting into the turkey and followed by roasting. Do not stuff the turkey the night before. Better yet, bake the stuffing in a casserole dish instead of in the turkey. Make sure that the stuffing reaches a safe temperature of 165 degrees. Safety tips apply to more than just preparing the turkey.