I bought this huge turkey....I swear it's an ostrich (hehe). Anyway, I sat it out yesterday in my fridge to thaw and thought "uh oh". I don't think it is going to be completely thawed by Sat morning. If it isn't, what can I do to thaw it out safely? Thanks!
2006-12-21 02:43:33 · 6 answers · asked by jesus_is_my_prozac 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I have heard about putting it in the sink....how early should I do this?
2006-12-21 02:47:06 · update #1
Put it in a sink of cool water. Just leave it there until it's thawed, changing the water frequently. If you leave it there all day today, and over night, your turkey should be thawed by Saturday morning. Place it back in the fridge as soon as you think it's thawed out. Generally it takes three to four days to thaw a large bird in the fridge.
2006-12-21 02:54:01 · answer #1 · answered by AzOasis8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go to Culinary School. We learn this stuff. Don't put anything warm on the turkey. Either thaw it in the fridge like you were doing-takes 3-4 days, or if you put it in the sink, cool running water, no warmer than 70 degrees, just not warm or you will put the turkey in the "danger zone" and that's where bacteria and stuff will grow the most. Then, refridgerate until you use it.
2006-12-21 02:54:50 · answer #2 · answered by Corinne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found this web page for you. If you still need to thaw out Mr. Turkey the morning of, take a warm towel and place it on top that will also help.
http://www.eatturkey.com/consumer/cookinfo/turthaw.html
2006-12-21 02:49:58 · answer #3 · answered by seashell9 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Put it in the sink with ice water and change the water every 3 or 4 hours..I do mine this way every year also rotate the turkey
2006-12-21 02:51:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put it in the sink but use cool water
2006-12-21 02:45:46 · answer #5 · answered by ndn_202 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for posting this question, I was wondering the same thing :)
2006-12-21 02:52:12 · answer #6 · answered by Justwonderin 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋