Yes, smoked turkey does need to be refrigerated. Smoked turkey will grow bacteria if it is left at room temperature.
You should cook a frozen, seasoned ready to cook turkey in the bag for approximately five hours for a twelve pound turkey. A meat thermometer can be used to check. It should read 170 degrees when it is inserted into the breast.
Meats do not last long in the refrigerator. Only about 3 to 4 days if it is raw. Then 1 to 2 days longer if cooked and placed in an airtight container. You should always cover meats when stored in the fridge.
You should place the frozen turkey into a pan or shallow bowl and then place it in your refrigerator. It will take several days for a frozen 10-pound turkey to thaw completely, so if you are cooking it for Thanksgiving, you will want it in your fridge no later than Monday afternoon. You could also sit the turkey in a sink full of water. Make sure to change the water every 30 minutes to prevent bacterial growth.
In the refrigerator. Otherwise, the outside gets warm before the inside is defrosted. Tip: Flatten fresh ground meat in the bag, empty it of air, fold it over, and freeze it. It will defrost in a short time so it is safe even on the counter for about half an hour or so.
You should not try, the bird should be fully defrosted before you start to cook it otherwise you risk food poisoning, here are the cooking times for a 'defrosted' 22lb turkey. Roasting times for whole turkeys Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) and use these cooking times to prepare roast turkey that's moist, tender and delicious 16 to 22 lb Un Stuffed Turkey 3 ½ - 4 hrs 16 to 22 lb Stuffed Turkey 4 - 4 ½ hrs Turkey is fully cooked and safe to eat when the meat thermometer reads 77°C or 170°F for an un-stuffed turkey and 82°C or 180°F for a stuffed turkey.
Put it in a big bowl of warm or hot water for a day before you cook it with the wrapper off. Change it regularly becuae you will get the blood of the turkey.
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Two or three days. Then it starts to get soft. I refrigerate mine.
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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.
if unprepared dry package: refer to expiration date if prepared there is the concern of salmonella from dairy products. It should be frozen or if refrigerated, kept for no more than 48 hours.
Unopened half and half can typically last in the refrigerator for about one week past the expiration date. Once opened, it should be consumed within 5-7 days for the best quality. It's important to always check for signs of spoilage such as off-smell or curdled appearance before consuming.