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.

Thawing a turkey in the refrigerator is the safest way to prepare for your Thanksgiving feast, but it requires some planning. Allow about 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds of turkey in a ...

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When thawing a turkey in the refrigerator, allow 24 hours of defrosting time for every 4 to 5 pounds of bird, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

So, the agency recommends thawing turkeys in the refrigerator, in a sink of cold water that is changed every 30 minutes or in the microwave. | LINK : Turkey Basics: Safe Thawing (U.S. Department ...

So, the agency recommends thawing turkeys in the refrigerator, in a sink of cold water that is changed every 30 minutes or in the microwave.| LINK: Turkey Basics: Safe Thawing (U.S. Department of ...

For example, a 12-pound turkey requires three days in the fridge before it’s fully thawed. Watch the clock: Once thawed completely, you have four days to cook your turkey.

How to thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator. Every four to five pounds of turkey will require 24-hours of thaw time in the refrigerator, according to the USDA.

You can factor about one full day in the refrigerator per four pounds of frozen turkey. That means you should start thawing a 12-pound turkey about three days before the big day, and so on. Here ...