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Thaw smaller 2 pounds turkey breast overnight and defrost larger 4-5 pounds turkey breast for 24 hours. If you breast is even larger, 7-10 pounds, you will need to thaw it for 2 days. Keep in mind, all standard refrigerators have colder and warmer zones.
Thaw turkey breast side down, in an unopened wrapper, with enough cold water to cover your turkey completely. Change water every 30 minutes and if turkey cannot be completely covered, rotate every 30 minutes to keep the turkey chilled. You can expect 30 minutes of thawing per pound of turkey.
How to Safely Thaw a Turkey. While frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely. As soon as it begins to thaw, bacteria that may have been present before freezing will begin to grow again. There are three safe ways to defrost a turkey: in the refrigerator, in cold water, and in a microwave oven.
Safely thawing your turkey breast ensures that it cooks evenly and reduces the risk of foodborne illnesses. Whether you need to thaw a turkey breast quickly or have time to use the refrigerator method, here are the best practices for thawing a frozen turkey breast.
Refrigerator thawing: The safest method to thaw a frozen turkey breast is in the refrigerator. Place the turkey breast in its original packaging or in a leak-proof plastic bag (if it’s not already wrapped tightly), and then place it on a tray or in a shallow pan to catch any drips.
There are three ways to thaw a frozen turkey: in the refrigerator, in cold water, and in the microwave. Whether you're a plan-ahead cook or need a last-minute solution, take a look at the guidelines below for how to thaw a turkey, then choose the method and timeline that works best for you.
For a 15-pound turkey, the refrigerator thawing process requires approximately 3.75 days (rounded up to 4 days for safety). Turkey weight: 15 pounds. Calculation: 15 ÷ 4 = 3.75 days. Recommended thawing time: 4 days. Place turkey in refrigerator on Sunday morning if planning to cook on Thursday. This calculation is based on the standard rate ...