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That will depend upon the size of the turkey. Figure about 30 minutes for each pound of turkey.

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Since you haven't defined "short time", if it is frozen solid, figure on 30 minutes per pound. If it is not frozen solid, it should take less time.

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at least a week or two we did last year one week and it was still pretty fresh!

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2-6 hours?

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