2006-12-18 04:54:39 · 22 answers · asked by tundrajules 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
that will take weeks.
just sit it in a sink full of cold water and let it go for a night. It will be completely thawed by morning.
hope that helps
2006-12-18 04:57:12 · answer #1 · answered by USMCstingray 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Refrigerator Thawing
Placing a frozen turkey in the refrigerator is the only reliable and safe method for thawing and it is the only method of thawing that is recommended. The turkey should be kept in its original wrapper during the thawing process and it should be placed on a platter to catch any juices that may leak from the package. Thawing the bird in the refrigerator may require several days, especially if the turkey is a large size, but it is absolutely the safest method for thawing. The cool temperature of the refrigerator (usually no higher than 40°F) discourages the growth of harmful organisms in the turkey as it thaws. 24 hours for every 5 pounds should be allowed to properly thaw the turkey. The required time may vary because of the individual temperature settings of different refrigerators.
Recommended Refrigerator Thawing Time
8 to 12 pound frozen turkey Allow 2 to 3 days
13 to 16 pound frozen turkey Allow 3 to 4 days
17 to 20 pound frozen turkey Allow 4 to 5 days
21 to 24 pound frozen turkey Allow 5 to 6 days
2006-12-18 04:58:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A 29 1/2 pound turkey? How cow, that thing was a monster.
It is going to take days and days in the refrigerator. I would let it thaw 2-3 days.
Will your roaster even handle a bird that big? That is the biggest turkey I have ever heard of. LOL
2006-12-18 04:57:27 · answer #3 · answered by maamu 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would have put it in the fridge sunday. That way it would be mostly thawed by wednesday night so you can open the package, remove the plastic leg holder, neck and other stuff, and do what ever you do with your turkey. It takes a big turkey several days to completely thaw.
2016-05-23 04:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by Diane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um, lots, and lots of time, like a week. 4 pounds thaw in the fridge each day so 29.5/4=6 days. If you're crammed for time and it's still all sealed up in the wrapping it came in, put it in a sink full of cold water for a long while. Buckets will work too. However, if it is out of the packaging or didn't come with any, put it in the sink/bucket but keep changing the water every 30-60 min.
2006-12-18 05:13:26 · answer #5 · answered by Cory W 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have read about 5 hours per pound of thawing time in the fridge. My turkey was barely thawed at that rate.
2006-12-18 05:05:09 · answer #6 · answered by kwh_ca 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
3 to 4 days
2006-12-21 01:36:42 · answer #7 · answered by cody f 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It may not ever thaw in the refrigerator. It takes all day and night to thaw one in the sink.
2006-12-18 04:56:52 · answer #8 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You're gettin' a lot of mixed answers - maybe these folks can help:
Butterball Turkey Talk Line: 800-BUTTERBALL
http://www.butterball.com
Reynolds Turkey Tips Hotline: 800-745-4000
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline: 888-674-6854
Q&A: http://www.landolakes.com (800-782-9606)
2006-12-18 16:31:52 · answer #9 · answered by JubJub 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Funny you should ask, I just had a 26 lb turkey and it took two days. Even then the bag inside had ice on it. Also depends on your fridge temp. we have a Subzero and it is always on 37. Hope this helps.
2006-12-18 05:00:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you take it out on Wednesday night you will be able to prepare it on Sunday night and cook first thing in the morning on Monday. If you want to you can take it out of the freezer on Friday put in a clean bath tub full of water for 6 to 8 hours and then put it in the fridge. It helps with the ice on the outside.
2006-12-18 04:57:44 · answer #11 · answered by daisygirl 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋