how do you thaw

[Tiggeroo]

your turkey and how long does it take

 

[JennyMominRI]

I took my 20 pound turkey out and put it in the fridge on Saturday

 

[Tiggeroo]

I'm thawing mine in the sink in cold water. I've seen on foodtv that this was safe.

 

[Beth76]

I don't know how big it is, but my mom had me take the turkey from the freezer and put it in the fridge on Saturday. Seems like a lot of thawing time. But, my mom's the expert.

 

[Mysteria]

I'm thawing mine in the sink in cold water. I've seen on foodtv that this was safe.

My mother has does this since I was old enough to remember and it has always been ok. If any part is sticking out of the water cover it with a wet towel.

Myst

 

[jeanadave]

I put mine in the frig on Saturday. I have thawed mine in water before - well, not when it was entirely frozen, but partially. It worked fine. You're just supposed to keep changing the cold water about every 30 minutes until it thaws out.

 

[aprilgail2]

Usually takes 4 days for a 15 pound bird.

 

[Tiggeroo]

we spent half our lives eating food thawed on the counter. Nobody ever got sick. I don't do it because my kids lecture me on food safety. But I swear otherwise turkeys take forever to thaw. What happens when you buy your turkey two days before the big day.

 

[EthansMom]

I start it in the refrigerator, but if it's still frozen today, get that puppy a sink full of cool water!!!!!