Turkey Help

[*MarineBug*]

So my friends just brought the Turkey over. Its about 16 lbs which is great but his Srgnt told him its been sitting in the fridge for 2 days. I have to put it in the oven at like 5 am tomorrow and I can't even tell if its thawed all the way. HELP!

[jennypage]

A 16lb turkey should have thawed by now if it was in the fridge for 2 days. You should be fine.

[LoveDisappears]

For a 15lb turkey it takes 3 days 18hrs.

I don't have enough time either [mines been in for 1 1/2 days and is still frozen], so mine is sitting in a sink of cold water.

For a 15lb turkey in just cold water [not being in the fridge] takes 8 hrs to defrost.

Plus you have to leave it out a few hours on the counter to get to room temp.



16lbs takes 4 days in a fridge to defrost. Or 8 hours in cold water.
& change the water frequently.

The turkey can rest at room temperature up to 1 hour. Bringing the turkey closer to room temperature helps it cook evenly.

[*MarineBug*]

Thank you. Its in the sink now

[LoveDisappears]

Originally Posted by *MarineBug420* Thank you. Its in the sink now

Welcome

[rosebud*]

don't forget to change the water every 30 min. make sure its cold cold water.

[LoveDisappears]

Also, it says breast down. why

[*MarineBug*]

Originally Posted by LoveDisappears Also, it says breast down. why

Hmmm K Thank You! I will have to flip that sucker around when I change the water next

[rosebud*]

Originally Posted by LoveDisappears Also, it says breast down. why

because that is probably what is frozen. the other way its just the empty cavity with a bit of meat and skin.