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  1. Nov 22, 2022 · I put this thawing time chart together for your quick reference: 2 lbs turkey breast: fridge – 12 hours, cold water – 1 – 2 hours. 3 lbs turkey breast: fridge – 18 hours, cold water – 1.5 – 2.5 hours. 4 lbs turkey breast: fridge – 24 hours, cold water – 2 – 3 hours.

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  2. Nov 14, 2023 · How Long To Defrost Turkey Breast in Refrigerator. As a rule of thumb, turkey breast thaws at a rate of 24 hours for each 4 to 5 pounds when kept in the refrigerator the entire time. Since turkey breasts weigh about 4 to 8 pounds on average, 1 to 2 days of thawing will usually do the trick.

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    • Thawing in the Refrigerator. Provided there's plenty of time before T-day, your best bet is to thaw your frozen turkey in the refrigerator. Keeping it in its original packaging, set your bird on a rimmed container to catch any juices.
    • Thawing in Cold Water. If you forgot about your frozen turkey until the day of, or your turkey hasn't entirely thawed in the fridge in time, this method might save the day.
    • Thawing in the Microwave. Thawing a turkey in the microwave is not highly recommended but may do in a pinch. Of course, the big question is, "Will it fit?"
    • Not Thawing at All. According to the USDA, just because your turkey is still icy on Thanksgiving morning, it doesn't mean you're destined to call for pizza delivery.
  4. Nov 14, 2023 · In the refrigerator, turkey breast should thaw at a rate of 24 hours for each 4 to 5 pounds. So a 6-pound turkey breast will take a day and a half, more or less. If you want to err on the side of caution, take it out of the freezer two days before you plan to cook it.

  5. Refrigerator Thawing. Thaw turkey breast side up, in an unopened wrapper on a tray in the fridge (40 degrees F or below). Allow at least one day of thawing for every 4 lbs of turkey. Keep turkey in original wrapper and place on tray. Use turkey within four days after thawing.

  6. Nov 13, 2023 · Quick Overview. How to Thaw a Frozen Turkey. 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.

  7. Nov 18, 2016 · The USDA recommends thawing your turkey in the refrigerator. This is the safest method because the turkey will thaw at a consistent, safe temperature. This method takes some time, so allow one day for each 4 - 5 pounds of weight. If your turkey weighs 16 pounds, it will take about four days to thaw.

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