How to defrost a turkey the *right* way.
Frozen turkey? No problem. Ideally you'd let this happen gradually, a few days before, in a 40°F refrigerator. The golden rule is about 24 hours of thawing for every 4 to 5 pounds. But sometimes that doesn't happen! And sometimes it's Thanksgiving morning and your bird is still hard as a rock. Read on to find out the absolute best way to defrost a turkey—fast.
Make sure to place the wrapped turkey breast-side up on a tray near the back of the refrigerator, where it will remain consistently cold. You might also want to keep it on a bottom shelf to prevent contamination from leakage.How to Thaw a Turkey Fast If you don’t have room for turkey in the refrigerator , then the second way to defrost the bird is in cold water breast-side down, changing the water every 30 minutes.In cold water–thawing, it’s very important that the entire turkey remains submerged in 40°F water. Chances are that your tap water won’t be cold enough, so add some ice cubes. If you don’t have a large enough container, try using your sink or ice chest.
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