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Figure one day of thawing in the fridge for each 4-5 pounds of turkey. So it should take a 18lb bird about 4 days to thaw.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoIt takes many hours to thaw an 18 pound turkey depending on the method used. It will take about 8 hours to thaw an 18 pound turkey in cold water in the sink.
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∙ 14y agoA day for each five pounds, so three and a half days. After a day or so, remove and discard the innards, which will help it thaw a little quicker.
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∙ 14y ago4 to 5 days in the fridge, 2 to 3 days in a dark cool place.
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∙ 14y agoTime Required to Thaw a Turkey
8 to 12 lbs.
2 to 3 Days
13 to 16 lbs.
3 to 4 Days
17 to 20 lbs.
4 to 5 Days
21 to 24 lbs.
5 to 6 Days
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∙ 13y ago16-18 hrs.
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How long does it take to thaw out a 4 pound turkey?
A turkey requires at least 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds of weight to thaw in a refrigerator set at 40 degrees F.In cold water it will take about 30 minutes per pound.
How long will it take to thaw a 25lb frozen turkey in the refrigerator?
The best way to thaw it is in the refrigerator. Figure one day for each 4-5 pounds of turkey, so it should take 5-6 days to thaw out a 25-pound turkey.
How long is it take for a turkey to unthaw?
How long does it take in the refrigerator to thaw a 21lb. frozen whole turkey?
How long will it take for a twelve pound turkey to thaw in a refrigerator?
It should take about 3 days to thaw a 12-pound turkey in the fridge.
How long does it take to thaw a 6 pound standing rib roast?
Defrost in the refrigerator for 7 hours per pound.
How long does it take to thaw 1 pound of frozen chicken livers in the refrigerator?
30 mins
Why do you have to thaw turkey in the refrigerator?
It is strongly recommended that you thaw a turkey (or any frozen meat product) in the refrigerator so that the turkey does not warm up enough for any bacteria that may be on it to reactivate and start multiplying.
How long can a turkey be defrosted before it is roasted?
A frozen 20 pound turkey will take about three days to thaw in the fridge.
How long to thaw a 8lb turkey breast?
It is probably best to throw it out. The fridge only slows down the growth of bacteria, after that length of time it has most likely begun to spoil. The best rule for a situation like that is when in doubt, throw it out.
How long does it take to thaw a 5 pound turkey breast?
Use the defrost button on your microwave and enter 600. On the display it should say 6.00 for 6 pounds of food. Then press start. Answer 2: Defrost in the refrigerator for about 48 hours.
Is it ok to thaw a 25 pound turkey for 8 days?
YES
How long to thaw turkey thighs in the refrigerator?
If raw, 3 to 5 days, if cooked, the same.
