how many hours should you wait for it to be properly thawed out? it is 8.15 kilograms
2006-12-18 12:50:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
How To Thaw A Frozen Turkey
Never thaw a frozen turkey at room temperature!! Thawing a turkey in the microwave is not recommended! Use one of the following methods instead:
REFRIGERATOR
This is the best way! Leave the turkey in its original bag, set it in a pan, and put it in the refrigerator. It takes about 4 hours per pound -- two or three days for an average size turkey.
COLD WATER
If you're in a hurry you can use this method. Leave the turkey in its original bag, put it in the sink, and cover it completely with COLD water. Either leave the water running slowly or change it every half hour. This method takes about 30 minutes per pound, or 6-9 hours for an average size turkey.
Once thawed, the turkey must be used within seven days. Keep it cold in the refrigerator until ready to roast.
2006-12-18 14:23:04 · answer #1 · answered by scrappykins 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being metrically challenged, I had to do a little conversion to find out that was about 18 pounds of turkey. You should plan on 24 hours per every 4 to 5 pounds. So for yours' I would say about five days to be safe in the fridge. You could also thaw it in the sink in cold water, but you would need to do that for 8-10 hours changing the water every half hour. That is a PAIN!!! Stick that turkey in the fridge early!!!
I would also recommend that in the last 24 hours that you brine the turkey. Basically you soak it in seasoned salt water in a big bowl in the fridge. It also helps to finish thawing it if you just have a little left. Good luck!
2006-12-18 13:06:10 · answer #2 · answered by Mom In Training 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Id Have to agree, Thaw The Turkey in the Refrigerator for 2-4 days, Why in the refridgertator? Because it lets the juice settle and it saves electricity for it to let ou tthe cool air into the freezer rather when wasting the freezers electrcity freezing it. ( Science Class ) :)
2006-12-18 12:55:59 · answer #3 · answered by DMC. Clan Leaders 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for 3-4 days under refrigeration. Put it on a plate or platter so it doens't drip as it thaws.
2006-12-18 13:17:57 · answer #4 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the refrigerator 3 to 4 days it is slow but you will not get sick
2006-12-18 12:54:08 · answer #5 · answered by moonflower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it out from freezer and put it in the fridge(on lowest rack) for 24 hours..take it out from fridge and take it out from its packing,leave it in sink for 3 to 4 hours before you marinate it.
2006-12-18 13:14:33 · answer #6 · answered by Farrah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IN THE REFRIGERATOR for 2-3 days.
2006-12-18 12:52:57 · answer #7 · answered by Chef Bob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run cold water...as long as you dont set it on the counter and leave it for hours on end, and you dont use warm/hot water.
when you stick it in the over or deep fry it, all germs and bacteria will die
2006-12-18 13:00:23 · answer #8 · answered by jlp.media 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the refridgerator----
but ive also done it in the bathtub with room temp water
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2006-12-18 12:53:42 · answer #9 · answered by TchrzPt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sit in the frig if you have room, it cuts back on chances of ecoli!!
2006-12-18 12:54:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋