How long can you keep frozen turkey in refrigerator?

Answer 1

Your question isn't very clear; if you are asking how long you can leave a turkey in the freezer, it's up to 1 year. If you are asking how long you can leave a still frozen (thawing) turkey (that used to be frozen or fresh), it depends on the size of turkey and the temperature in the refrigerator since that will determine how long it will take to thaw (it takes approximately 24hrs for each 5lbs). Once the turkey is thawed (or fresh), According to USDA, uncooked turkey is good for 1-2 days (http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Turkey_from_Farm_to_Table/index.asp)

Answer 2

Once thawed under refrigeration, the turkey should be cooked within a couple days. If a quick thaw was done, then it should be cooked ASAP

Refrigerator Thawing

When thawing a turkey in the refrigerator:

• Plan ahead: allow approximately 24 hours for each 4 to 5 pounds in a refrigerator set at 40 °F or below.
• Place the turkey in a container to prevent the juices from dripping on other foods.

Refrigerator Thawing Times

Whole 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 days

A thawed turkey can remain in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days before cooking. Foods thawed in the refrigerator can be refrozen without cooking but there may be some loss of quality.

There is generally a "use or freeze by:" date on the label.

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Answer 3

If you are putting your frozen turkey in the freezer it can last up to 1 year. Where as if you were putting it in the refrigerator your only looking at a couple of days. Frozen turkeys are made to be put in the freezer until you want to defrost it and enjoy. If you have leftover turkey which you want to keep you are looking at about 1-2 days :) Hope this has helped!

Answer 4

You only keep frozen meat in the freezer for at least 6 months any longer than that and it will end up getting freezer burned.

Answer 5

Up to a week.

Answer 6

3 years

Answer 7

I bought a turkey and the use by date was 12 months. can i keep it for 12 mths or should i use sooner..