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16-pound turkey: 1 hour, 36 minutes of thawing in the microwave 18-pound turkey: 1 hour, 48 minutes of thawing in the microwave 20-pound turkey: 2 hours of thawing in the microwave
Refrigerate all leftovers within two hours at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. PHOTO: Stock photo of traditional Thanksgiving menu items in containers. (STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images)
Put it to good use in leftover turkey pot pie, turkey sandwiches, and leftover turkey soup. Otherwise, you can always try one of Ree Drummond's "all-time faves" with a creamy turkey tetrazzini ...
Based on USDA guidelines, this is how long it will take to cook a frozen turkey at 325 degrees: 8- to 12-pound turkey: 4 to 4 1/2 hours 12- to 14-pound turkey: 4 1/2 to 5 3/4 hours
Unless you're using a buffet warming tray that heats up to at least 140°F, your turkey leftovers should be put away in the refrigerator or freezer within two hours, according to Carothers.
Even ground turkey will take 24 hours to fully thaw, according to the USDA. The bigger the piece of meat is, the longer this will take. The bigger the piece of meat is, the longer this will take.
When it's finally turkey time, Brandenberger emphasizes that you should "always cook your turkey to 165 degrees Fahrenheit." Then, he stresses chefs check at least three parts of the whole turkey ...
Experts suggest thawing under refrigeration, allowing at least 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds of meat. That means a larger 20-pound turkey would need at least five days of thawing time in a ...