How Long Should I Thaw a Frozen Turkey?
|
Size of Turkey
|
Thawing in the refrigerator
|
Thawing in cold water
|
| 8 - 12 pounds |
1 to 2 days |
4 to 6 hours
|
| 12 - 16 pounds |
2 to 3 days |
6 to 8 hours |
| 16 - 20 pounds |
3 to 4 days |
8 to 10 hours
|
| 20 - 24 pounds |
4 to 5 days |
10 to 12 hours |
Foods Thawed in the refrigerator can be refrozen without cooking
but there may be some loss of quality.
Source: USDA
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