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  1. www.realsimple.com › how-long-to-thaw-a-turkeyHow Long to Thaw a Turkey: Chart and Guide - Real Simple

    Oct 16, 2023 · Turkey Size Thaw In Refrigerator (set to 40 F or below) Thaw In Cold Water (change water every 30 min.) 4 to 12 lbs. 1 to 3 days 2 to 6 hours 12 to 16 lbs. 3 to 4 days 6 to 8 hours 16 to 20 lbs. 4 to 5 days 8 to 10 hours 20 to 24 lbs. 5 to 6 days 10 to 12 hours

  2. www.butterball.com › how-to › thaw-a-turkeyHow to Thaw a Frozen Turkey | Butterball

    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. Cold Water Thawing

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  4. www.thekitchn.com › how-to-safely-thaw-a-turkey-225724How to Safely Thaw a Frozen Turkey (2 Easy Methods) - Kitchn

    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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  5. www.goodhousekeeping.com › holidays › thanksgivingHow to Safely Thaw a Frozen Turkey - Tips for Defrosting ...

    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...

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  7. www.usda.gov › 2016/11/18 › how-safely-thaw-turkeyHow to Safely Thaw a Turkey | USDA

    Nov 18, 2016 · With this method, allow 30 minutes of defrosting time per pound, so a 16 pound turkey will take 8 hours to thaw using this method (so you might need to start around 4 a.m. if you want to eat in the afternoon!). Once the turkey has thawed, cook it immediately. Microwave Thawing.

  8. thegrillingdad.com › how-to-grill › turkeyHow to Thaw a Turkey in a Cooler (5 Easy Steps) - The ...

    Mar 24, 2023 · Updated on: March 24, 2023. Can you thaw a turkey in a cooler? Yep! We’ll show you how to do it in 5 easy steps. In this TheGrillingDad.com guide, you’ll learn: The steps for thawing a turkey in a cooler. A few extra defrosting tips. And much more! Jump to Section. Thawing a Turkey in a Cooler: What You Need to Know.

  9. www.thepioneerwoman.com › food-cooking › cookingHow Long Will It Take to Thaw a Turkey for Thanksgiving?

    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.