Learn how long it takes to thaw a frozen turkey, featuring three options, depending on how much time you have before the big day.
In an ideal world, you’re reading this article with plenty of time to spare before the Thanksgiving meal—i.e., enough time to properly thaw a turkey. But if Thanksgiving morning has rolled around and you’ve got a completely frozen turkey on your hands, don’t panic—we’ve got a turkey thawing method for you too. If you need to know how to quickly thaw a turkey, skip ahead to the second point outlined below.
Plan on 24 hours of fridge-thawing for every four to five pounds of turkey, say the experts at ThermoWorks, the company that makes the well-regarded Thermapen thermometer. For a 15-pound bird you can expect to wait about three days; see the full timetable below. Remove the turkey from its original packaging and set it on a rimmed baking sheet or in a roasting pan while it thaws to keep any running juices contained.
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