Before You Burn the Bird, Watch This!

It's the most wonderful time of the year, unless you torpedo the turkey! We're getting your holiday season started off right, with tips from the place that knows more about the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving meal, than anyone. Longtime Butterball Turkey Talk Line expert Andrea Balitewicz joins Sylvia to share her best advice for a flawless feast. From the one must-have kitchen item for every chef, to foolproof gravy moves, to jaw-dropping Turkey Day disaster stories from across the country... we’re covering every Thanksgiving base - and then some. Sharpen your carving knife and your confidence - and get ready to gobble up this episode of Supper with Sylvia. What you'll discover: The one thing that every home cook absolutely must have to get their turkey just right Whether you can really trust that pop-out timer How to use your pan drippings to make the perfect gravy The mistake one dad made in an effort to help make life easier for his wife How NOT to thaw the turkey, courtesy of one family's Thanksgiving disaster The best tips for taste and safety, if you want to fry your bird this year Andrea's personal picks for a range of Thanksgiving would-you-rathers 📌Check out SupperwithSylvia on Instagram. 📩Email us at SupperwithSylvia@gmail.com This episode is brought to you by MARIANO'S. 🛒 Proudly Sponsored by Mariano’s Looking for local flavor you can bring home? Discover chef-crafted sauces, pastas, oils, and more from your favorite Chicago chefs — now available through Mariano’s We Love Local program. Support local artisans, savor authentic taste, and celebrate Chicago’s culinary spirit with every bite. 👉 Explore Mariano’s We Love Local Products Social Media Marketing: Magali Blasdell Video and Audio Editor: Donnie Cutting Marketing and Media Relations: Julie Lokun Producer: Jennifer Waters