How Long to Thaw a Turkey: Chart and Guide - Real Simple Keeping it in its original packaging, set your bird on a rimmed container to catch any juices In a refrigerator set to 40 degrees F or below, it generally takes one day for every 4 pounds to thaw a fully frozen turkey Once thawed, your turkey will keep in the fridge for up to two days
How to Thaw a Turkey Fast, According to Butterball - EatingWell The Fastest Way to Thaw a Turkey, According to Butterball Avoid Thanksgiving turkey disasters with Butterball's foolproof method for quickly and properly thawing your bird, straight from the poultry pros
How to Thaw a Frozen Turkey - Butterball Thaw turkey breast side up, in an unopened wrapper on a tray in the fridge (40 degrees F or below) Allow at least one day of thawing for every 4 lbs of turkey Keep turkey in original wrapper and place on tray Use turkey within four days after thawing
How To Safely Thaw A Frozen Turkey - Delish Thanksgiving turkeys are commonly purchased frozen and have to be thawed before roasting To avoid spreading food-borne illness, health experts recommend defrosting a frozen turkey in the
How to Safely Thaw a Turkey - USDA While frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely As soon as it begins to thaw, bacteria that may have been present before freezing will begin to grow again There are three safe ways to defrost a turkey: in the refrigerator, in cold water, and in a microwave oven The USDA recommends thawing your turkey in the refrigerator