PSA - Don't forget to thaw your turkey!

[Anonymous]

Spinning off from the 14lb frozen turkey thread - If you haven't started thawing your turkey yet, do so now!!! Like right now. From the Butterball site...

REFRIGERATOR THAWING
Thaw breast side up, in an unopened wrapper on a tray in the fridge.
Allow at least 1 day of thawing for every 4 lbs.

COLD WATER THAWING
Thaw breast side down, in an unopened wrapper, with enough cold water to cover your turkey completely.
Change water every 30 minutes to keep the turkey chilled.
Estimate a minimum thawing time of 30 minutes per lb.

You're welcome!

[Anonymous]

Too much hassle. We are going out.

[Anonymous]

DO NOT THAW UNDER WARM WATER.

[Anonymous]

Ok - question:

I got a 13lb brined turkey from TJ from that refrigerated section. Was it frozen or just refrigerated? I got it last Friday, put it inside a plastic bad and put said bag in the lowest shelf in my refrigerator (Only place I had space for it). So, it is probably completely defrosted by now, no? I don't have to worry right? Just open it and get it ready for roasting on Thursday, RIGHT?!

[Anonymous]

Yes

[Anonymous]

or cook it frozen. Really. Much, much easier than thawing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:or cook it frozen. Really. Much, much easier than thawing.

And much more likely to unevenly cook / undercook in spots and give your guests food poisoning, not to mention unappetizingly raw meat.

[Anonymous]

Also, don't forget to open your mouth before putting the food in it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Too much hassle. We are going out.

Too much hassle to put turkey in the refrigerator? Or just everything?