There’s only one circumstance where the answer is yes.
(We did say “teeny-tiny!")
If this poultry practice is commonplace in your home, you are not alone.
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That’s a lot of unnecessary bird baths.
Here’s why you should just-about-never wash your bird, and the one-and-only circumstance when you should.
Should You Wash a Raw Turkey?
Otherwise it’s a no-no.
“Poultry juices can spread in the kitchen and contaminate other foods, utensils, and countertops.”
The only time you should rinse your turkey is after brining and before cooking.
Tiess recommends bringing your turkey in a bringing bag, like these from Amazon.
