AboutCarol Schlitt Expertise I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience I am an Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety. I am a certified HACCP manager and a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Organizations International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Society for Nutrition Education.
Education/Credentials BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Question I would like to cook my turkey overnight.
Is this safe? Thanks.
Answer Hi Gail,
Yes -- you can cook your turkey anytime you want. Just make sure the bird is cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165. Let the bird cool, then slice the meat and refrigerate for up to 4 days. If you need longer storage, freeze the meat.
University of Illinois also has a great website on turkey including many links to other sites for turkey information. On the main page scroll down until you see "Turkey for the Holidays." http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/state/
If you have additional questions, please let me know.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Carol C. Schlitt
Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness
University of Illinois Extension
