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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 many days does it take to thaw a turkey?
The following link has information pertaining to your question: http://southernfood.about.com/library/info/bltrkeyb.htm Seven days in the refridgerator. A 20 pound frozen turkey if placed in the fridge will take three days to thaw.
Defrosting a 31 lbs turkey how long?
The best way to defrost anything is in the fridge. It keeps the food out of the danger zone, but it does require more time to thaw. If you plan to eat your turkey on the weekend I'd say pull it as early as monday and put it in the fridge on a tray.
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 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.
Last week I made a lasagna and froze it do I thaw it before cooking?
It might heat up better if you do thaw it first. Thaw it in the fridge.
How long to thaw a 18 pound turkey in refrigerator?
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.
What happens when you thaw a turkey on the counter?
It could ruin. The outer parts of the turkey would thaw quicker than the inside parts and could possibly grow bacteria. The safest way to thaw a turkey is to move it from the freezer to the refrigerator at least 3 days before you plan to cook it. If it is a very large turkey, and depending on the temperature of the freezer, it could require 4 days to thaw.
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 do you thaw meat and chicken?
Place it on a plate and thaw it in the fridge. It's never a good idea to thaw anything at room temperature. The outside of the food will reach room temperature and begin to spoil before the inside of the food thaws. It does take longer to thaw in the fridge but it greatlr reduces the chance of bacteria growing in the food while it thaws.
Do you have to thaw the turkey before deep frying it if not how long would you deep fry it?
You have to thaw the turkey. If you didn't, the outside would be burned black before the center was cooked.
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.
