familys coming on Thursday I bought a 21lb turkey how long will it take to thaw out thanks in advance
2006-12-04 05:35:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
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2006-12-04 05:38:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
How Long Does It Take A Turkey To Thaw
2016-10-28 06:35:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the refrigerator
Thaw the turkey in its original wrap on a tray placed in the bottom section of the refrigerator.
Allow about 24 hours of defrost time for every 5 pounds of turkey. Example: a 20 pound turkey will take 4 to 5 days to thaw.
Do not thaw on the counter. Thawing at room temperature increases the risk of bacteria growth.
At room temperature, bacteria on the turkey can grow rapidly when the outside portion of the bird begins to thaw. These bacteria can multiply to dangerously high levels producing toxins that cooking may not destroy.
In cold water
Thawing in cold water is safe too. Submerge the bird in its wrapper in a deep sink of cold water and change the water every 30 minutes to keep it cold.
Allow 30 minutes per pound to defrost a turkey in cold water. Do not use warm or hot water.
Microwave Thawing
Microwave thawing is another option. Make sure your microwave oven is large enough to hold the turkey especially if the oven has a rotating tray.
Check manufacturer's instructions for the size turkey that will fit into your oven.
Caution: Microwave defrosting is irregular, creating hot spots, which may encourage bacterial growth. Cook the turkey immediately after defrosting. Do not store in the refrigerator for cooking later.
A turkey must be kept at a safe temperature during thawing.
2006-12-04 05:54:07 · answer #3 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you thaw it in your fridge, I'd say 3-4 days, otherwise leave it in your garage (or someplace fairly cool) for 2 days and it should be good to go. Once it feels soft, it's thawed, you may have some ice inside when you open it up, but that's okay, just dump out the ice and fill with seasoning (I use apples and onions for flavor!)
Good luck
2006-12-04 05:38:38 · answer #4 · answered by rtlsimpson 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you thaw it in the Fridge it will take 4 to 5 days. You can also thaw it in COLD water and that will take 30 minutes a pound and you have to keep changing the water so that it is cold. It is also safe to thaw in the microwave but you have to cook it right after and your microwave might not be big enough to hold it.
2006-12-04 05:40:56 · answer #5 · answered by Melissa R 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Put it the frig NOW. My 21 pounder went in the frig on Friday and was thawed out on Thursday for Thanksgiving.
2006-12-04 05:41:35 · answer #6 · answered by marlene g 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
24 hours per 5 pound... so... a few days, I'd say!
2006-12-04 06:20:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
At least a day or two!
2006-12-04 05:38:16 · answer #8 · answered by Andrea F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋