16 Turkey-Cooking Tips You Need to Know Before Thanksgiving

Don't rinse a turkey under the faucet. The most bone-chilling reason is you run the risk of splashing salmonella everywhere. Even if you have no cutting boards or dishes near the sink for salmonella-contaminated water to touch, the sink and faucet handles themselves may get contaminated. Instead, simply pat that turkey dry with paper towels.

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