I have a 20 lb bird. can I start thawing it now--it should be completely thawed out by Wednesday and of course I plan on cooking it Thursday. Should I keep it in the freezer one more day and get it out tommorrow? I think it will be okay as it will be refridgerated, right?
Hey Leslie! To thaw a frozen turkey in the Refridgerator: 1 day for every 4 pounds or for every 5 pounds allow 1 day, 6 hours. For a cold water thaw, allow two hours for every 5 pounds. I'm going the easy route this year.....a 24 pound fresh turkey which I pick up on Wednesday at the meat market! Have a great Thanksgiving! Dee
so it's okay to keep a thawed turkey in the fridge for one day?
As long as it is kept in the fridge and cold, there shouldn't be a problem.
I would put a frozen turkey in the fridge NOW. If its not completely thawed by Wednesday night, put in a sink of cold water with ice cubes.