How long does it take to thaw a 7 lbs turkey?

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.

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 do you roast a 20 lb turkey?

It takes a long time. One day in the fridge for each 5 lbs. A 20 lb. turkey will take 4 days in the refrigerator. If you need to defrost in a hurry you will need to take drastic action and provide a running bath of cold water, not a static bath. Check often and prepare for the oven as soon as possible. The key here is temperature is not your friend with food. Bacteria will grow between 40 and 160 degrees (they actually never stop growing, even in the freezer but grow much, much slower) The amount of time a turkey (or other food) spends in this danger zone is crucial. So get that turkey into a hot oven as soon as it is defrosted in this manner.

How long to cook lbs turkey?

4 hours

What is wild turkeys weight and length?

Male wild turkeys generally weigh 11 to 24 lbs, and are 39 to 49 inches long. Females are only 6.6 to 12 lbs and are 30 to 37 inches long. The record for largest wild turkey male was 38 lbs (according to the National Wild Turkey Federation).

How long do you cook a 18.5 lbs spatchcock turkey?

It takes around 2 hours and 10 minutes:)

How many helium balloons does it take to lift a 20 pound frozen turkey?

It would take approximately 480 helium balloons to lift a 20-pound frozen turkey. Helium can lift about 0.04 lbs per balloon, so 20 lbs divided by 0.04 lbs per balloon equals 500 balloons.

How long does it take to fry a turkey?

It depends on how much your turkey weighs...about 40 mins for a 14 lbs turkey. Make sure you check the temp. and it has to be at least 165 degrees

What is cheaper turkey or roast beef?

If we compare organic products, we can conclude that turkey is cheaper. 6.25 lbs. of roast beef costs $57 whereas 14 lbs. of turkey costs $62. Hope this helps.

How much does a baby turkey weigh?

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What is the biggest turkey killed in Georgia?

36 lbs

How many days do you have to thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator?

According to the Iowa State University Extension:"Defrost the turkey in its original wrapper on a tray in the refrigerator 24 hours for each five pounds. Never thaw a turkey at room temperature. You may also place the wrapped turkey in the sink and cover it completely with cold water. This method requires about 30 minutes per pound. If the wrapping is torn, place the turkey in another plastic bag, close securely, and then place in water. The National Turkey Federation recommends every 30 minutes as a rule of thumb."It is very true that you can not count on a turkey to be defrosted on time. It is, however, safe to have a thawed bird in the refrigerator a day or two before cooking, so plan accordingly.But You Don't Have the Time Or Space? Here's Another Choice: BriningDefrosting a turkey not only takes up a lot of room in your refrigerator, but can take up to 2 days or even longer. I get a large clean tub and put cold water and salt in it. I keep changing the water approximately every 4 hours and putting a little more salt in it (not too much.) If you put it in the water with salt in the morning it should be thawed by the next morning. Take the turkey out and put it into a clean kitchen sink and run cold water over it and be sure you rinse it VERY well. Then take paper toweling and pat dry INSIDE AND OUT!WikiAnswers contributors share their turkey tips:Basting is a big no-no. It does nothing for the flavor or juiciness of the turkey, and it adds hours on to cooking.You can tell if the turkey is done checking your leave-in meat thermometer (which you can get at most grocery stores for a few bucks), which is stuck into the thickest part of the thigh or breast (without touching the bone). It's done when it's at 165 degrees F.Take the turkey and put it on a warm platter and cover with foil and let sit 20 minutes to 1/2 hour before carving.DON'T put your turkey into the refrigerator while it is warm. Wait until it cools (approximately 40 - 45 minutes) and then cover it and put it into the fridge. NEVER leave turkey out for hours.Many people will not stuff their turkey (and shouldn't since it's a breeding ground for bacteria in the cavity and the stuffing needs to be cooked longer than the turkey, resulting in over-cooked, dry meat), but make it separately and put it in a sack (you can buy them in a grocery store) or cheese cloth and tie off the top of the sack. Some people use Uncle Ben's Turkey stuffing which is delicious and I always add dried cranberries to the stuffing and wow! It's delicious and gives the stuffing a nice taste.For a great, quick (yes, quick) recipe look for Alton Brown's Brined Turkey recipe from his show "Good Eats." You'll never make turkey the same again.