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Is a turkey that has been in the freezer for a year still good?
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∙ 12y ago
It is a common myth that turkey can not be cooked safely from the frozen state In fact, it is perfectly safe if proper procedure is followed. A HACCP based procedure for cooking turkey from the frozen state is outlined by Dr. Snyder, a food safety expert, at the following address: http://www.hi-tm.com/Documents2005/turkey-cook-frozen.pdf The Mayo Clinic is another source of information which can be found at: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/Thanksgiving-turkey/AN01483 An added bonus is that the risk of microbial cross contamination is lowered as juices are not dripping and contaminating surfaces. Please note however that cooking time increases by 50-60%.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoIf you're talking about a frozen turkey you have left in your freezer since last Thanksgiving, it depends on how long it has been frozen, and how cold the freezer is. Most freezers (like the one in your kitchen on top of your refrigerator) are at about 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and a frozen turkey can be easily stored for six months or so without ill effects. After that, the flavor gradually decreases, and at about the 12-month mark it won't be worth the trouble to defrost. Freezers that chill at zero degrees Fahrenheit will preserve the flavor a lot longer, usually a year or so, before the degradation starts. If you're talking about a frozen turkey you just bought from the supermarket, it has been killed with six weeks, so it should be just as tasty as a "fresh" turkey.
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∙ 13y agoYes, but the taste will be different, and I mean Different... But go for it, if you want.
As with anything that has been frozen, it is a good idea to heat it to boiling temperature to kill off any bacteria first.
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∙ 11y agoCooking a turkey at a low temperature and allowing it to defrost in the pot before being really cooked is one way of handling it, but it will not make for a great flavor or texture. It can be done, but it's best to leave the bird out to thaw completely so that its flavour and seasoning aren't weakened.
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∙ 16y agoYes, but the size of Turkey is so large that you need a freezer a lot larger than it.
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∙ 11y agoIf it was well sealed and didn't absorb any odd smells from the rest of the food in the freezer or get freezer burnt it will probably be hard to tell it from fresh.
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∙ 13y agoOne million years
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You have some chicken in the freezer still in it's original package from like last year Is it still good?
Chicken that has been store properly will last up to 12 months. If it wasn't wrapped for the freezer it will have freezer burn. Freezer burn is caused by the drying-out of the chicken's meat. This will affect the taste and the appearance of the chicken.
You thawed a whole boneless ham out the freezer and sliced it up Can it be put back in the freezer?
No. It is not a good idea to refreeze meat that has been temperature abused.
