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No it needs to be frozen if not used on a couple of days
1 frozen, prepared, Turkey Burger is 5 Points.
1-2 days unless smoked
The best and safest way to thaw a frozen turkey roll roast is to move it from the freezer into the refrigerator to allow it to thaw. In a time crunch, you can remove it from the box and soak in cold water to thaw. You should change the water every 30 minutes or so until it is completely thawed.
How long does it take in the refrigerator to thaw a 21lb. frozen whole turkey?
A frozen turkey does not weigh more than fresh. A 15-lb frozen turkey will weigh 15 lbs. when it is thawed.
Yes, many of the companies that sell turkeys put cooking directions on the packaging and you will find both "from frozen" and "thawed" instructions on them.
You should plan on cooking it within a day or two.
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.
Your question isn't very clear; if you are asking how long you can leave a turkey in the freezer, it's up to 1 year. If you are asking how long you can leave a still frozen (thawing) turkey (that used to be frozen or fresh), it depends on the size of turkey and the temperature in the refrigerator since that will determine how long it will take to thaw (it takes approximately 24hrs for each 5lbs). Once the turkey is thawed (or fresh), According to USDA, uncooked turkey is good for 1-2 days (http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Turkey_from_Farm_to_Table/index.asp)
You should never refreeze a thawed smoked turkey. However, once you cook a thawed turkey, you can freeze the meat.
Are you kidding?! Its the same weight! A 10 lb turkey is still a 10lb turkey regardless of what state it's it!