How to Thaw a Turkey
Learn how to thaw a turkey in the safest ways possible. Need to thaw and cook your turkey fast? There is an safe, easy solution for that too!
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 227kcal
Ingredients
- 1 frozen turkey
- cold water (option 2)
Instructions
Refrigerator Method:
- Keeping the turkey in its original wrapping, place the frozen turkey on a tray and place on the lowest shelf in the refrigerator.
- Allow 24 hours for every 4-5 pounds of frozen turkey.
Cold Water Method:
- Thaw the turkey breast side down in cold tap water for 30 minutes per pound. You MUST change the water every 30 minutes. Drain the water and replace with fresh, cold water.
Fastest Method:
- No need to thaw at all! Just cook your turkey from frozen! Just add 50% more cooking time to your recipe. Remember to remove any gravy packets or giblets before cooking.
Notes
- The cold water method can take up to 10 hours depending on the size of your turkey so plan accordingly for the day. This method is faster but requires attentiveness.
- If using the cold water method, clean your sink well with soap or bleach after thawing to kill any possible bacteria.
- Do NOT thaw your turkey on a counter top at room temperature. Only use the methods above for a safe thaw.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Protein: 35g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 361mg | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg