The most common turkey-making mistakes - Shine from Yahoo! Canada

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Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, cooking a turkey can be overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be.

There are several common mistakes that people make when it comes to making a holiday turkey from the prep to the cooking and even serving. Thankfully, you can still salvage your turkey from most mishaps.  

Below are five of the most common mistakes people make, and how to fix them.

Mistake: Thawing the turkey at room temperature

Thawing your turkey at room temperature ups your risk for food borne illness like E. coli and salmonella.