1-2 days unless smoked
Answer:About 3 to 4 days if kept well wrapped or covered.
No it needs to be frozen if not used on a couple of days
You should never refreeze a thawed smoked turkey. However, once you cook a thawed turkey, you can freeze the meat.
Thawed cooked turkey can be safely stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. It’s important to keep it in an airtight container to maintain its quality and prevent contamination. If you don’t plan to eat it within that timeframe, consider freezing it to extend its shelf life. Always check for signs of spoilage before consuming leftovers.
The Medical College of the University of Wisconsin says a fresh turkey can be kept, uncooked, in your refrigerator for no more than 2 days.
The juice that comes out of a thawing turkey is called "purge" and is very normal. It will be full of bacteria, so make sure it does not come into contact with any other foods.
A turkey should be thawed in water for about 30 minutes per pound.
I bought butterball turkey today Nov 19th and it was completely thawed. Can I refreeze it? Or can I keep it in the refrigerator until Thursday, which is 5 days from now. I don`t know how long it was thawed before I bought it.
no turkey is a country
A 16 lb turkey should be thawed in the fridge for about 4 days.
To safely thaw a frozen turkey before cooking, you can either thaw it in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave. Thawing in the refrigerator is the safest method as it keeps the turkey at a safe temperature. Place the turkey in a pan to catch any drips and allow 24 hours of thawing time for every 4-5 pounds of turkey. Make sure to cook the turkey immediately after it is fully thawed.
You can tell if thawed out chicken has gone bad if it has a bad odor. Chicken that is bad a very distinct and spoiled smell to it.