Figure one day of thawing in the fridge for each 4-5 pounds of turkey. So it should take a 18lb bird about 4 days to thaw.
For optimal results, you should thaw a 16-pound turkey in the refrigerator for approximately 3-4 days.
Thawing a 16-pound turkey typically takes about 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
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.
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?
It typically takes about 3-4 days for a 16 lb turkey to thaw in the refrigerator.
It should take about 3 days to thaw a 12-pound turkey in the fridge.
Defrost in the refrigerator for 7 hours per pound.
Thawing a 16lb turkey typically takes about 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
30 mins
It is strongly recommended that you thaw a turkey (or any frozen meat product) in the refrigerator so that the turkey does not warm up enough for any bacteria that may be on it to reactivate and start multiplying.
A frozen 20 pound turkey will take about three days to thaw in the fridge.