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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.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe best way to thaw it is in the refrigerator. Figure one day for each 4-5 pounds of turkey, so it should take one day to thaw out a 4-pound turkey.
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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 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 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 does it take to thaw a 6 pound standing rib roast?
Defrost in the refrigerator for 7 hours per pound.
How long will it take to thaw out a turkey leg before its ready to cook?
It will take a couple of hours to thaw out a turkey leg before its ready to cook. It should take about 2 hours.
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.
Is it ok to thaw a 25 pound turkey for 8 days?
YES
How long does it take to thaw 1 pound of frozen chicken livers in the refrigerator?
30 mins
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.
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 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.
