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Thaw times by weight. 10-pound turkey: 1 hour of thawing in the microwave. 12-pound turkey: 1 hour, 12 minutes of thawing in the microwave. 14-pound turkey: 1 hour, 24 minutes of thawing in the ...
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 ...
To thaw your turkey in the fridge, place it breast-side up in its original packaging on a tray or pan to catch any drips. The gradual thawing process keeps the turkey at a safe temperature ...
Turkey Size. How long to thaw? When to start thawing. 4-12 pounds. 1 to 3 days. Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. 12-16 pounds. 3 to 4 days. Sunday or Monday. 16 to 20 pounds
16-pound turkey: 8 hours of thawing in cold water. 18-pound turkey: 9 hours of thawing in cold water. 20-pound turkey: 10 hours of thawing in cold water. 3. Consider thawing the turkey using a ...
Using this quick thaw method, the turkey will defrost at the rate of 30 minutes for every one pound of bird. So a 12-pound turkey should be completely thawed in 6 hours, and a 16-pounder in 8.
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.
If you are short on time, you can thaw your turkey in cold water in its original packaging, which will take six to 10 hours (one hour for each pound of turkey). Refresh the cold water every 30 ...