A frozen 21-pound turkey typically takes about 4 to 5 days to thaw in the refrigerator. The general guideline is to allow 24 hours of thawing time for every 4 to 5 pounds of turkey. It's important to keep the turkey in its original packaging and place it on a tray to catch any juices that may leak. Always ensure the refrigerator is set at or below 40°F (4°C) for safe thawing.
How long does it take in the refrigerator to thaw a 21lb. frozen whole turkey?
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.
Thawing a 16lb turkey typically takes about 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
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Let the meat defrost so we can cook it later. A frozen turkey can take up to three days to defrost in the refrigerator.
Thawing frozen ground beef typically takes around 24 hours in the refrigerator.
A frozen 20 pound turkey will take about three days to thaw in the fridge.
It typically takes about 3-4 days for a 16 lb turkey to thaw in the refrigerator.
It typically takes about 4-5 days to defrost a 16 lb turkey in the refrigerator.
It typically takes about 4-5 days to defrost a 16-pound turkey in the refrigerator.
Thawing a 16 lb turkey in the refrigerator typically takes about 3-4 days.
Thawing a 16-pound turkey typically takes about 4-5 days in the refrigerator.