For many, turkey is a Thanksgiving staple. But if you’ve ever bought a frozen turkey before, you’ll know how easy it is to mess up the timings for how long it needs to be defrosted. There is a free online calculator that helps you to figure out how long it would take to defrost a frozen turkey. The free online tool asks you to input the weight of your turkey and your method of defrosting it, in the frig or cold water.
In the frig, keep the turkey in its original wrapping. Keep the thawing turkey in a baking dish with relatively high sides, to prevent juices from dripping all over the fridge and contaminating other food. Thaw your turkey as close to the bottom of your fridge as possible
A fully thawed turkey can stay in the fridge for up to two full days
Defrosting in cold water: Keep the turkey in its original wrapping and this is important, cover it with a leak-proof bag. Make sure the turkey is fully submerged -you might need to weigh it down with a plate or a few cans, or (cement block ). Change the water every 30 minutes – this is extremely important. When the water’s temperature rises above a certain threshold, dangerous bacteria might start multiplying, increasing the risk of food poisoning.
Move the meat around slightly every time you change the water……A bath tub is not recommended…How do you defrost your bird?
Omni Calculator …www.omnicalculator.com/food/turkey-defrost?c=GBP… …..Ed
Source: Paige Holland / Photo: u/caketherapy
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