Thawing a turkey question

[phorsenuf]

I'm going to be in Disney the 19-24th. If I put the frozen turkey in the fridge before leaving it should be thawed and ok to cook for Thursday, right? I'll probably get a 13-15 pounder. It probably wouldn't go bad, would it?

 

[taylor3297]

I'm going to be in Disney the 19-24th. If I put the frozen turkey in the fridge before leaving it should be thawed and ok to cook for Thursday, right? I'll probably get a 13-15 pounder. It probably wouldn't go bad, would it?

Refrigerator Thawing Times
Whole turkey:
4 to 12 pounds …… 1 to 3 days
12 to 16 pounds …… 3 to 4 days
16 to 20 pounds …… 4 to 5 days
20 to 24 pounds …… 5 to 6 days

A thawed turkey can remain in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days before cooking.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Refrigerator Thawing Times
Whole turkey:
4 to 12 pounds …… 1 to 3 days
12 to 16 pounds …… 3 to 4 days
16 to 20 pounds …… 4 to 5 days
20 to 24 pounds …… 5 to 6 days

A thawed turkey can remain in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days before cooking.

The Butterball site says 4 days.

Turkey Safety Tips:

• Thawed turkey may be kept in the refrigerator up to 4 days before cooking.

http://www.butterball.com/tips-how-tos/tips/food-safety