WASHINGTON — USDA's Food Safety & Inspection Service offers a “How To” guide for safely roasting a turkey.
The guide includes information on fresh and frozen turkeys, how much to buy, thawing, roasting, storing leftovers and reheating the bird. The information includes the following:
Fresh turkeys
- Allow 1 pound of turkey per person
- Buy your turkey only 1 to 2 days before you plan to cook it.
- Keep it stored in the refrigerator until you're ready to cook it. Place it on a tray or in a pan to catch any. . .