November 19th is National Thaw Day

Posted on | November 19, 2009 | No Comments

According to the professionals, thawing a turkey, especially a big one, takes some time. I listed the recommended thawing methods and times below. Gobble Gobble – Justin Flores

Refrigerator Thawing:

Thaw breast side up, in unopened wrapper, on a tray in the refrigerator.
Allow for at least 1 day of thawing for every 4 pounds of turkey.

Cold-Water Thawing:

Thaw breast side down, in unopened wrapper, in enough cold water to cover it completely.
Change the water frequently to keep the turkey chilled.
Estimate a minimum thawing time of 30 minutes per pound for a whole turkey.