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Turkey to the fridge?

Posted by on Nov. 22, 2009 at 1:23 AM
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 Okay ladies just bought a frozen turkey. Question should it go to the fridge tomorrow night or Monday? Need it to be thawed by Thursday morning.

Thanks for the advice ladies

Posted by on Nov. 22, 2009 at 1:23 AM
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myfoursonsks
by on Nov. 22, 2009 at 1:24 AM

I would put it out Monday.  I make sure mine has 3 full days.  Sometimes their may be ice crystals on the inside, but you can get rid of that when you just rinse the turkey off.

SophiaofLight
by on Nov. 22, 2009 at 6:30 AM

I put mine in the fridge today, want to make sure it is thawed 

auroragold
by on Nov. 22, 2009 at 7:10 AM

Kind of depends on how big it is. A big huge turkey I'd put in the fridge on Sunday. Otherwise - Monday 

Plus-size-mommy
by on Nov. 22, 2009 at 10:34 AM

I put mine in the fridge yesterday, well DH did anyway. It's a 21 pounder so I wanted to be sure it was thawed in time!

GrouchyCrazyMom
by on Nov. 22, 2009 at 11:08 AM

Our turkey went into the fridge Friday and today its still FROZE SOLID and I just checked its 15.93 lbs so may as well say a 16lb turkey.

 

tretresmom
by Member on Nov. 22, 2009 at 11:11 AM

Thanks for posting this I was wondering the same thing  LOL 

ittikay37
by on Nov. 22, 2009 at 2:24 PM

My turkey is a 19 pounder so I put mine in the fridge on Friday. It really does depend on the size.

Liansmommie
by Member on Nov. 22, 2009 at 3:01 PM

Mine has been in the fridge since friday.

R24Olomos
by on Nov. 22, 2009 at 3:13 PM

Thanks ladies! its 15 pounds just stuck the bird in the fridge  

bergencounty
by Member on Nov. 22, 2009 at 5:31 PM

 Allow 5 hours per pound to defrost a turkey in the fridge.

turkey

. A 15/lb turkey, for example, would take 75 hours (3 days, 3 hours) to defrost. If you need to defrost more quickly, place it still wrapped in the sink covered with cold water. Change the water frequently and allow about 30 minutes per pound. Refrigerate immediately and it will be ready for cooking the next day.

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