how do i thaw a fozen turkey?

Answer 1

put it in your refrigerator for a few days until your'e ready to use it.

Answer 2

I never do. I put it in the oven the night before on about 225, let it thaw and start cooking that way. Then, I get up about 6 or 7 in the morning, and crank up the heat to 325. In a few hours, it's done. And, with all the slow cooking first, it's so juicy and tender, it falls right off the bone. Don't worry about the gizzards and stuff inside it. Just pull it out when it's done. The plastic from them doesn't melt. I never use that stuff for anything. Some put it in their dressing. I like stove top. (I do salt and pepper and butter the turkey when I put it in frozen.) I do this because I need the oven for other things to get the dinner done on time. That's just my trick. Something to keep in mind if your ever in a pinch.

Answer 3

To thaw turkey in the refrigerator:
Keep the turkey wrapped and place it in a pan; let stand about 24 hours for each 5 pounds of turkey. Let large turkeys stand a maximum of 5 days in the refrigerator. The giblets and neck are customarily packed in the neck and body cavities of frozen turkeys. They may be removed from the cavities near the end of the thawing period to expedite complete thawing of the bird. If desired, the giblets and neck may be refrigerated and reserved for use in Giblet Gravy.

To thaw turkey in cold water:
Make certain that the turkey is in a leakproof package or a zipper-seal plastic bag. This prevents bacteria in the surrounding environment from being introduced into the food, and prevents the poultry tissues from absorving water, resulting in a watery product. Change the cold water every 30 minutes. Approximately 30 minutes per pound of turkey are required for thawing. After thawing in cold water, the turkey should be cooked immediately.

Answer 4

Put it on a huge platter or in a big bowl (to catch any drips) and thaw in the fridge. Will take 3-4 days, so start now.

Answer 5

You can also put it under running cold water, but this will take a LONG time. Better to put in fridge 2-3 days before you need it.

Answer 6

in the fridge, over the course of two to four days, depending on size. Make sure you have it sitting in a pan to catch any "thaw drippings" eww!

Answer 7

I put mine in a cooler the day before. It is perfectly cold and thawed the next day.

Answer 8

If you can't do it in the fridge you can do it in several hours in a sink or tub full of cold water, changing every half hour or so.

In the fridge is the safest way.

Answer 9

Definitely in the fridge!

Answer 10

YOU CAN PUT IT OUT IN THE SUN FOR TWO DAYS.