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  1. Oct 16, 2023 · 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. How Long to Cook a Turkey, in One Easy Chart. Once thawed, your turkey will keep in the fridge for up to two days.

  2. Oct 1, 2021 · It takes about 30 minutes of defrosting time per pound, or about 2 hours per every 4 pounds. So, a 12 pound turkey will take about 6 hours to thaw in cold water. Unlike the refrigerator...

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  3. Thaw turkey breast side down, in an unopened wrapper, with enough cold water to cover your turkey completely. Change water every 30 minutes and if turkey cannot be completely covered, rotate every 30 minutes to keep the turkey chilled. You can expect 30 minutes of thawing per pound of turkey.

  4. Nov 15, 2023 · So, here's how it breaks down: 8 pounds: 2 days to defrost. 12 pounds: 3 days to defrost. 16 pounds: 4 days to defrost. 20 pounds: 5 days to defrost. When using this method, place the turkey—still in its original packaging—in a roasting pan or on a rimmed baking sheet in case juices leak as it thaws.

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  6. Nov 13, 2023 · There are two methods for thawing a frozen turkey: in the refrigerator or with cold water. The safest way to thaw a turkey is in the refrigerator, with a thawing time of 24 hours for every 5 pounds of turkey. Another way of thawing turkey is with cold water, which requires a thawing time of 30 minutes for every 1 pound of turkey.

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  7. Nov 16, 2023 · If you're thawing a turkey in the sink, plan on 2 to 3 hours for every 5 pounds of frozen turkey. In other words, for that same 20-pound turkey, you'll need 8 to 12 hours in the sink....

  8. Nov 18, 2016 · If your turkey weighs 16 pounds, it will take about four days to thaw. Once thawed, the turkey is safe for another two days, so you can start thawing it six days before thanksgiving (the Friday before Thanksgiving).

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