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Can you successfully brine a frozen turkey before cooking it?
No, it is not safe to brine a frozen turkey. The turkey must be fully thawed before brining to ensure proper food safety.
How long should you brine a frozen turkey before cooking it?
It is recommended to brine a frozen turkey for 24 hours before cooking it to enhance its flavor and juiciness.
How long can you keep a thawed turkey out of the refrigerator before cooking?
No it needs to be frozen if not used on a couple of days
Do frozen turkeys weigh more than fresh?
A frozen turkey does not weigh more than fresh. A 15-lb frozen turkey will weigh 15 lbs. when it is thawed.
Can a turkey be cooked without being 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.
Does a turkey weigh more frozen than thawed?
No, a turkey does not weigh more frozen than thawed. When a turkey is frozen, it contains ice crystals which add weight. As the turkey thaws, the ice melts and the weight decreases. This is due to the fact that water has a higher density than air, so as the ice melts, the overall weight decreases.
Can you refreeze a thawed smoked turkey?
You should never refreeze a thawed smoked turkey. However, once you cook a thawed turkey, you can freeze the meat.
Should your turkey be at room temp before you cook it?
Not necessarily at room temperature, but it shouldn't be frozen. It should be pretty much thawed out.
Can you use ginger ale to brine turkey?
You can use ginger ale to brine turkey. You can combine the ginger ale with cold water when you brine the turkey.
Once vegetables are thawed how long can you wait to cook them?
Normally, frozen vegetables are not thawed first but are cooked from frozen.
Does a turkey need to be defrosted before a brine?
Actually, if you are careful to maintain a temperature below 42 degrees, you can brine a frozen turkey and let it defrost as it brines. The catch is to not allow the brine to warm up or bacteria can form, despite all the salt. I sanitize a cooler, put in the turkey and the cold brine to cover it, then add both ice cubes and frozen cooler packs in ziplocks (the food-safe kind you can freeze and re-freeze to keep things cold in your cooler). The turkey will defrost quickly - as in 24 hours - this way. I like the turkey to sit out of brine in the fridge overnight before roasting so that the skin dries out and crisps better when roasting.
How long should a turkey be thawed in water?
A turkey should be thawed in water for about 30 minutes per pound.
