Thawing a Turkey
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Thawing a Turkey
Using the following chart, simply place the turkey in its original wrap on a tray or in a pan in the refrigerator for the time indicated.
NEVER thaw poultry or meat on the counter at room temperature.
Whole Turkey:
8 to 12 pounds 1 to 2 days
12 to 16 pounds 2 to 3 days
16 to 20 pounds 3 to 4 days
20 to 24 pounds 4 to 5 days
COLD WATER METHOD:
Place the bird in its unopened bag in the sink or in a
large container and cover it with cold water. If
the wrapping is torn, place the turkey in another plastic
bag, close securely, and then place in water. You
will need to change the water frequently to assure safe but effective
thawing. The National Turkey federation recommends every 30 minutes as a rule of
thumb.
Whole Turkey:
8 - 12 pounds 4 to 6 hours
12 - 16 pounds 6 to 9 hours
16 - 20 pounds 9 to 11 hours
20 - 24 pounds 11 to 12 hours
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