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When thawing a turkey in the refrigerator, allow 24 hours of defrosting time for every 4 to 5 pounds of bird, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. So, if the turkey weighs 12 pounds ...
Butterball and most professionals recommend thawing a frozen turkey in the refrigerator. This can take several days or up to a week, depending on the weight of the bird. Importantly, the meat is ...
Samantha Woulfe, Turkey Talk-Line expert, says Butterball recommends two turkey thawing methods—a quick thaw and a longer thaw—and the one you should turn to first is defrosting it slowly in ...
When thawing a turkey in the refrigerator, allow 24 hours of defrosting time for every 4 to 5 pounds of bird, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. So, if the turkey weighs 12 pounds ...
A: Allow at least 24 hours of thawing time for per 5 pounds of turkey, and always thaw the bird in the refrigerator in its original wrapping. Do not thaw the turkey at room temperature. Do not ...
Thawing the Turkey Ahead of Time. The best way to thaw a turkey is to leave the bird breast side up in the fridge on a rimmed baking sheet (to catch any juices). The basic rule of thumb is for ...
Turkey Size. How long to thaw? When to start thawing. 4-12 pounds. 1 to 3 days. Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. 12-16 pounds. 3 to 4 days. Sunday or Monday. 16 to 20 pounds
That means a larger 20-pound turkey would need at least five days of thawing time in a fridge set to 40 degrees. “Turkeys must be kept at a safe temperature during ‘the big thaw,’ “ the ...