Featured Turkey Thaw Times

[bmudd14474]

Its that time to start thinking about getting your Turkeys Thawed. If you have a over 20lb bird you may need to load in cold water for a bit to get it safely thawed.

For more details on a safe way to thaw in cold water check out the USDA's site.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry/turkey-basics-safe-thawing

 

[bigfurmn]

Ok maybe stupid question but are these times for regular cooking or brining then cooking? Again probably stupid but well as most of you know already that's me.

 

[clifish]

mine never defrost at those times listed, I have to leave them out for hours each day.

 

[bmudd14474]

Ok maybe stupid question but are these times for regular cooking or brining then cooking? Again probably stupid but well as most of you know already that's me.

Great question.

These times usually get it thawed the day before but sometimes it's a little frosty in places still. Usually deep down in thale cavity.

If you are concerned then add 12-24 hours to the thaw time.

 

[JIMSMOKES]

Ok maybe stupid question but are these times for regular cooking or brining then cooking? Again probably stupid but well as most of you know already that's me.

Brine as it's thawing

 

[DougE]

You can also speed the thawing process some using a sous vide cooker. Put the bird in a cooler or pot and run the circulator below 40 degrees to keep in the safe zone while thawing.

 

[voyager 663rd]

I put a 12lb'r in the fridge a week before and it still has frost inside.

For a 20 lb'r, I'd do it two weeks without word of a lie. Doing it in cold water in the tub??

A real PITA having to change out the water when required.