Download Article Show Download Article When you plan on cooking a frozen turkey for the holidays or any other occasion, the general rule of thumb is to thaw your turkey in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours for every four pounds.[1] But if you forgot to take it out of the freezer, didn't have room in your fridge, or purchased a frozen turkey at the last minute, you can't wait for days. But don't panic. For fast thawing, you can use a basin of cool water. You can thaw the turkey even faster by running cool water over it. The fastest method of all is labor intensive and involves stirring the turkey by hand.
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To thaw a turkey fast, submerge it in a solution of 1/2 cup of salt for every gallon of water while it's still in the packaging. Then, move the turkery around with a wooden spoon to help it pick up heat from the water. You can check if the turkey is thawed by prodding the breast to see if it's soft, or making sure there's no ice in its cavity. For tips on how to thaw a turkey using running water, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 52,662 times. Did this article help you?Can I leave a turkey out overnight to thaw?turkey, which, if left out, will take hours to thaw completely. If you thaw raw meat at room temperature for two hours or more, it will be subject to rapid bacteria growth. Is thawing a turkey at room temperature a good idea? Nope.
Can you thaw a turkey in cold water then put refrigerator?Thawing turkey in a sink of cold water is faster than thawing in the refrigerator, but it's not safe to leave it in the sink to thaw overnight.
Why does a turkey thaw faster in cold water?If you're asking yourself how a turkey thaws faster in 41°F water when the fridge is only a few degrees lower (37°F), consider that water has a molecular density much greater than air.
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