Thawing a 16-pound turkey typically takes about 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
A frozen 20 pound turkey will take about three days to thaw in the fridge.
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.
Thawing a turkey in cold water typically takes about 30 minutes per pound.
For optimal results, you should thaw a 16-pound turkey in the refrigerator for approximately 3-4 days.
It should take about 3 days to thaw a 12-pound turkey in the fridge.
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.
How long does it take in the refrigerator to thaw a 21lb. frozen whole turkey?
Defrost in the refrigerator for 7 hours per pound.
It typically takes about 3-4 days for a 16 lb turkey to thaw in the refrigerator.
It will take a couple of hours to thaw out a turkey leg before its ready to cook. It should take about 2 hours.
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