What is best way to thaw turkey?

Answer 1

Before Thanksgiving, I thaw my 24-26 lb turkey for two days in the refridge, it won't be completely thawed by it will be workable so you can clean the inside and rinse it without much trouble.

Next look into brine'ing your turkey as the a way to get a moist turkey. (I brine for 30 hrs. prior to cooking.)

Answer 2

The best way to thaw a turkey is in the refrigerator. Figure on one day for each 4-5 pounds of turkey.

I always brine my turkey so typically as soon as I can pull the guts out of the cavity and clean it, I will immerse it into the brine and then back into the refrigerator. The salt in the brine speeds up the thawing while the spices flavor the meat.

BTY I have found adding a bottle of Guinness to the brine does wonders for the flavor.

Answer 3

Place the frozen turkey, still wrapped, in a large bowl or in the roasting pan you plan to roast the turkey in, and let it sit in the refrigerator for two to three days. Do not thaw at room temperature, since that may encourage the growth of bacteria. Most home microwave ovens are too small to accommodate a fifteen-pound turkey, so don't try to thaw it in there. Turkey breasts, like those sold by Empire Kosher, are typically small enough to thaw in the microwave, so if you want to try that, follow the directions on the wrapper.

Answer 4

The fastest way to thaw a turkey would probably be by using the defrost cycle of a microwave oven.

Answer 5

The best way to thaw it is in the refrigerator. Figure one day for each 4-5 pounds of turkey, so plan on 4-5 days to thaw out a 20-pound turkey.

Answer 6

3-4 days

Answer 7

unfrost