If it's a week or so ahead and there's no rush, thaw your turkey in the refrigerator. If you're not a planner and need to defrost a fully frozen turkey fast, use the cold-water method.

Let the turkey stand 20 minutes before removing all stuffing from the cavity and carving the meat. Enjoy! Stay connected with the most up-to-date coverage of the stories that matter.

The best way to thaw your turkey is in the refrigerator. Allow one full day per four pounds of meat. If you are short on time, you can thaw your turkey in cold water in its original packaging ...

If you are short on time, you can thaw your turkey in cold water in its original packaging, which will take six to 10 hours ... Here’s a chart: Advertisement. Advertisement.

How long to thaw a turkey in cold water? If you forgot to take your turkey out over the weekend, cold water thawing is quicker. Plan for about 30 minutes of thawing time per pound.

National Thaw Day. Mark your calendars for National Thaw Day. This “holiday” is a reminder to pull your turkey out of the freezer and pop it in the fridge.

Cold water thawing times for a frozen whole turkey: 4 to 12 pounds: 2 to 6 hours; 12 to 16 pounds: 6 to 8 hours; 16 to 20 pounds: 8 to 10 hours; 20 to 24 pounds: 10 to 12 hours ...

National Thaw Day - getting your bird ready for Thanksgiving 03:23. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - When it comes to preparing a turkey for Thanksgiving, everyone wants that perfect golden, brown bird that ...

If you forgot to thaw your turkey in time, it’s safe to cook it from its frozen state. But the cook times will be at least 50% longer than those recommended for a fully thawed turkey.

The second — and also fastest — way to thaw a turkey is using cold water. For this, you'll need to fill up a container with enough water to fully submerge the turkey. You should change the ...

If you are short on time, you can thaw your turkey in cold water in its original packaging, which will take six to 10 hours (one hour for each pound of turkey). Refresh the cold water every 30 ...