Overwhelmed by the turkey? Call an expert.

The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line answers calls to address all kinds of questions about cooking a holiday bird.

Every year as Thanksgiving approaches, home cooks of all skill levels begin making plans for cooking the single largest piece of meat that most will tackle all year. It can be intimidating — even for experienced cooks. 

Some will turn to the experts at the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line at 1-800-BUTTERBALL for advice. The talk-line hours will be 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, with additional hours offered most days through the Christmas holiday.

Staffed by experts who offer tips on everything from thawing and brining a bird to how to carve the meat, the talk-line has been a holiday tradition for more than 40 years. The Butterball website also has instructional videos and a live chat option.

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