It typically takes about 4-5 days to defrost a 16-pound turkey in the refrigerator.
It typically takes about 30 minutes per pound to defrost a turkey in water.
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.
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An 11 pound turkey should be cooked for about 3 hours. The turkey can roast in the oven at 325 degrees.
That will depend upon the size of the turkey. Figure about 30 minutes for each pound of turkey.
A frozen 20 pound turkey will take about three days to thaw in the fridge.
It should take about 3 days to thaw a 12-pound turkey in the fridge.
A 3.5 kg turkey should be cooked four 2.75 hours if unstuffed. If the turkey is stuffed, it should be cooked for 3 hours.
To defrost a turkey safely, you should allow approximately 24 hours of refrigerator time for every 4 to 5 pounds of turkey. For example, a 16-pound turkey will take about 4 days to thaw in the fridge. If you need to defrost it more quickly, you can use the cold water method, allowing about 30 minutes per pound, but ensure to change the water every 30 minutes. Never defrost a turkey at room temperature, as this can lead to bacterial growth.
It typically takes about 4-5 days to defrost a 16 lb turkey in the refrigerator.
Poultry, turkey or chicken, is cooked 20 min. per pound. Multiply the number of pounds by 20 min. It is best to only cook defrosted poultry. Semi-frozen poultry will not cook evenly. If cooked for the number hours/min. per pound chances are the interior of a semi- frozen chicken or turkey will still be frozen while the outside is cooked.