At least 3 days of Refrigerator Thawing - 1 day for every 4 pounds.
Such info should be printed on a label that is part of the packaging the turkey was sold in. If not, then (and be very careful not to take any shortcuts - food poisoning) : Refrigerator Thawing - Allow at least 1 day of thawing for every 4 lbs. Cold Water Thawing - change cold water every 30 minutes. Estimate a minimum thawing time of 30 minutes per lb. If in any doubt, or really short of time, leave the frozen turkey in the freezer, and buy a fresh (unfrozen) bird.
3 to 4 days in the bottom of the refrigerator
3 to 4 in the bottom of the refrigerator
12 hours
You should cook a frozen, seasoned ready to cook turkey in the bag for approximately five hours for a twelve pound turkey. A meat thermometer can be used to check. It should read 170 degrees when it is inserted into the breast.
An 11 pound turkey should be cooked for about 3 hours. The turkey can roast in the oven at 325 degrees.
That will depend upon the size of the turkey. Figure about 30 minutes for each pound of turkey.
A frozen 20 pound turkey will take about three days to thaw in the fridge.
It should take about 3 days to thaw a 12-pound turkey in the fridge.
A 3.5 kg turkey should be cooked four 2.75 hours if unstuffed. If the turkey is stuffed, it should be cooked for 3 hours.
Poultry, turkey or chicken, is cooked 20 min. per pound. Multiply the number of pounds by 20 min. It is best to only cook defrosted poultry. Semi-frozen poultry will not cook evenly. If cooked for the number hours/min. per pound chances are the interior of a semi- frozen chicken or turkey will still be frozen while the outside is cooked.
sit it in some hot water
Refrigerator Thawing TimesWhole turkey: * 4 to 12 pounds …… 1 to 3 days * 12 to 16 pounds …… 3 to 4 days * 16 to 20 pounds …… 4 to 5 days * 20 to 24 pounds …… 5 to 6 daysfrom usda web site....http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FactSheets/Turkey_Basics_Safe_Thawing/index.asp
You should typically defrost a turkey crown that is 3 kgs for up to 36 hours. On average, a turkey should be defrosted for 10-12 hours per kilogram.
I think you mean how long is turkey bacon good for if frozen, and that depends on the brand of turkey bacon.