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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would leave it sitting out for the night, without water. If the core is still frozen solid, there's no way the outer flesh will start to go bad.[/quote]

No, the water method is faster.... because science![/quote]

I don't doubt you, it's just work and risk of splashing raw meat germs about. I'm lazy. Overnight plus tomorrow morning should be fine outside, but maybe it depends on how late OP's Thanksgiving is.[/quote]

You'll likely get sick doing it your way.[/quote]

I don't think so. I'm a microbiologist, I've worked with bacteria in the lab. I know the food rules, ie, you don't leave raw meat at room temp. But sometimes... it is an easy way to defrost something, and if the inside is still very cold, there won't be enough bacteria that will accumulate on the defrosted portion, because it will still be quite cold, to make anyone sick. Whereas if you open up the package, and try to maneuver a large bird into a bath of cold water, that you're also supposed to change every 30 minutes, I'm going to guess that most people will get raw meat juice somewhere they don't want to, which might lead to food poisoning. Either way, there's a measure of risk, and you can choose the option that you are most comfortable with. I would never change a turkey's bath every 30 minutes! I've got other things to do. 
[/quote]I've done this many times, nobody ever got sick, turkey is awesome, lasts for days. Normal way in Europe to defrost most meats. You do not keep it out for days, clearly.[/quote]

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