How to Thaw a Turkey
Posted on November 17, 2007
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If you haven’t pulled your turkey out of the freezer yet, now is the time. Leave the plastic intact and set the turkey on the bottom shelf of your refrigerator. You may want to put a layer of paper towels underneath to catch the condensation that comes off of it.
How long does it need to thaw? It needs about one day per four pounds. So if you have a 12 pound turkey, allow three days for it to thaw out. Even if you’re ahead of schedule, go ahead and pull it out now because a thawed turkey can stay in the refrigerator safely for up to four days.
Otherwise, you’re going to be stuck thawing the turkey with cold water which is not as safe.
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