How to defrost a Turkey…fast?
Many people make mistakes on this.. leaving a turkey out over night is one of the worst. The best…safest way is:
Immerse the turkey in cold tap water. Check the water frequently to be sure it stays cold. Change the water every 30 minutes until the turkey is thawed. Then place back in the refrigerator.
Cold Water Thawing Times
8 to 12 pounds………..4 to 6 hours
12 to 16 pounds………..6 to 8 hours
16 to 20 pounds………8 to 10 hours
20 to 24 pounds…….10 to 12 hours
Those are just some guesses that I have had experiences with in the past… Be safe.. that is the key.
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Put in your sink and run cold water over it( set in sink with cold water) or put in microwave and defrost it. Running hot water over meat to defrost is very unsafe.