From The
National Turkey Federation
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Turkeys can be thawed using one of 3 methods, but the most fool
proof method is in the refrigerator. The key to this method is to
plan ahead and allow approximately 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds
of bird weight for a good thawing in the refrigerator. This method is
the safest and will result in the best finished product.
Place the bird, in the original wrapping, on a shallow baking sheet in
the refrigerator.
The following chart provides good guidelines for thawing times.
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Refrigerator Turkey Thawing Times.
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(40 degrees F)
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Turkey weight ..................... Days to allow for thawing a Turkey.
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8 to 12 pounds ........................................ 2 to 2 1/2 days.
12 to 16 pounds ...................................... 2 1/2 to 4 days.
16 to 20 pounds .............................................. 4 to 5 days.
20 to 24 pounds .............................................. 5 to 6 days.
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If you need to thaw the Turkey more quickly, you may thaw the bird
in COLD water, in the original wrapping. The cold water must then be
changed every 30 minutes. Allow approximately 30 minutes per
pound, when using this method.
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COLD water Turkey Thawing Times.
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Turkey Weight ................... Hours to allow for Thawing Turkey.
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8 to 12 pounds ......................................... 4 to 6 hours
12 o 16 pounds ......................................... 6 to 8 hours
16 to 20 pounds ..................................... 8 to 10 hours
20 to 24 pounds ....................................10 to 12 hours
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The third safe method for thawing a Turkey is in the microwave.
Follow the manufacturer's directions and roast the Turkey immediately after thawing.
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