It could ruin. The outer parts of the turkey would thaw quicker than the inside parts and could possibly grow bacteria. The safest way to thaw a turkey is to move it from the freezer to the refrigerator at least 3 days before you plan to cook it. If it is a very large turkey, and depending on the temperature of the freezer, it could require 4 days to thaw.
You could end up with a spoiled turkey or one that could make people sick.
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.
You have to thaw the turkey. If you didn't, the outside would be burned black before the center was cooked.
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.
It will take a couple of hours to thaw out a turkey leg before its ready to cook. It should take about 2 hours.
Of course you take it out! I don't, but I DO thaw it out in a pan, to collect the water and juices for easier disposal.
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.
How long does it take in the refrigerator to thaw a 21lb. frozen whole turkey?
Your turkey probably would not thaw at -5 degrees F. In fact, the water in the cooler would freeze solid.
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.
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A frozen 20 pound turkey will take about three days to thaw in the fridge.