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A: Allow at least 24 hours of thawing time for per 5 pounds of turkey, and always thaw the bird in the refrigerator in its original wrapping. Do not thaw the turkey at room temperature. A 15 pound ...
Time it out: This method will take about 30 minutes per pound of turkey. So, for 10- to 18-pound turkeys, budget about 5 to 9 hours. So, for 10- to 18-pound turkeys, budget about 5 to 9 hours.
Thaw times by weight. 10-pound turkey: 5 hours of thawing in cold water. 12-pound turkey: 6 hours of thawing in cold water. 14-pound turkey: 7 hours of thawing in cold water. 16-pound turkey: 8 ...
This is the most reliable and safest option, but it does require advance planning, as it takes about 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds of turkey. To thaw your turkey in the fridge, place it breast ...
It’s going to take several hours or more for a turkey to thaw on the counter, which gives bacteria time to become fruitful and multiply. The bird will stay in the temperature danger zone — 40 ...
The amount of time it takes to thaw a frozen turkey depends on its size. For every four or five pounds, it will take 24 hours to thaw in the refrigerator, according to the USDA.
The 12-pound turkey in the video would take about six hours to thaw, because this trick requires around 30 minutes per pound. Watch the video above to learn how to quickly thaw your turkey.
Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images. So, you woke up at 7 a.m. and realized that you forgot to transfer the bird from the freezer to the fridge last night.