Helpful Thanksgiving Cooking Hotlines

Need some help with your holiday cooking? These experts are at the ready, so give them a call!

 

Butterball's Turkey Talk-Line: 1-800-BUTTERBALL
Call or e-mail (talkline@butterball.com) throughout November and December. No question is too tough for these turkey talkers, and they are ready and excited to tackle any challenge you throw at them. A caller once asked how to get her small dog out from inside of the turkey, so no question is too embarrassing.

Crisco® Pie Hotline: 1-877-FOR-PIE-TIPS
If you need a little help baking your Thanksgiving pie, this is the place to call. The line is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET year round, but hours are extended from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET from November 15-24 and December 13-23.

USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline: 1-888-674-6854
If you're wondering what temperature your turkey needs to be, or how to make sure your stuffing is done, call this hotline. The USDA is on the line from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, to answer all of your food safety questions.

HoneyBaked Ham Hotline: 1-800-641-8290
Have questions about how to store, thaw, heat and serve a ham? HoneyBaked Ham's staffers are available from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Turning Leaf’s Holiday Hotline: 1-877-TLWINE-3
Call from October 31 through December 31 for tips and a fresh perspective on holiday entertaining. Help is available around the clock with 24-hour access to automated tips.

For more holiday recipes and ideas, visit Holidaily!

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