As Thanksgiving approaches, kitchens across our community are bustling with preparations for the most anticipated feast of the year. For many families, the turkey is the star of the show, but let’s face it, cooking the perfect bird can be a daunting task. That’s where the Butterball Turkey Talk Line comes in: a holiday hero that has been saving Thanksgiving dinners since 1981.
What started with six home economists answering 11,000 questions during that first holiday season has grown into a nationwide tradition. Today, over 50 experts field more than 100,000 calls, texts, and live chats every November and December, offering guidance to home cooks across the U.S. and Canada. From thawing dilemmas to cooking conundrums, Butterball’s experts are ready to help ensure every turkey comes out tender, juicy, and delicious. Locals can reach out to the hotline at 1-800-BUTTERBALL or send a quick text to 844-877-3456 for fast, reliable advice.
Thanksgiving isn’t just about food, it’s about connection. Butterball’s mission, “helping people pass love on,” aligns perfectly with our community values here in Bulloch County. In a time when many of us have felt distanced from loved ones, the hotline serves as a gentle reminder of the power of a shared meal and the joy of coming together. Whether it’s reconnecting with family or calling a friend for a quick chat, the holiday is a time to focus on what really matters.
For those hosting a feast, Butterball offers a wealth of practical advice. Need to defrost a frozen turkey? Experts recommend allowing one day of thawing in the fridge for every four pounds of turkey or using the cold-water method, changing the water every 30 minutes. Unsure about portion sizes? Butterball’s online calculators can take the guesswork out of planning, ensuring you have the right amount of turkey for your guests and leftovers, if desired. Butterball turkeys also come pre-brined for tenderness and juiciness, so you can skip extra prep and focus on the fun of hosting.
If you’re looking for some culinary inspiration, Butterball has you covered with recipes ranging from the classic roasted turkey to creative takes like Herb and Citrus Butter Roasted Turkey. Every turkey comes with easy-to-follow instructions, and if you misplace them, the experts on the Talk-Line are just a call away.
Butterball turkeys have earned a reputation for quality, being gluten-free, hormone-free, and deep-basted for flavor. Their thoughtful details, like natural leg tucks and easy-open packaging, make the cooking process even simpler. The company has even been recognized with American Humane Certified status, so you can feel good about what you’re serving this holiday season.
Whether hosting Thanksgiving for the first or fortieth time, the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line experts are standing by to help now through Dec. 24 (with extended hours the week of Thanksgiving) via:
- Call 1-800-BUTTERBALL (1-800-288-8372) or Text 844-877-3456: Turkey Talk-Line experts will be available to answer questions and assist all holiday cooks.
- Social Media: Help and inspiration is available through the Butterball TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest channels.
- Butterball Skill for Amazon Alexa: Users can simply say, “Alexa, ask Butterball…” to enable the skill and hear trusted Talk-Line experts share answers to pressing turkey questions.
- Website: Chat live with the experts on Butterball.com to receive real-time suggestions and advice, plus find trusted recipes, ideas for leftovers, step-by-step how-to videos, and key tips for success.
- Email: Email Butterball using this form and receive helpful tips right to your inbox.
For more information, visit Butterball.com.
