November 16, 2007
Start Thawing the Turkey
If you are making a turkey for Thanksgiving, now is the time to start thawing. Remember, it takes 24 hours for every 5 pounds of turkey. If you have a 20 pound bird, the last day to start thawing would be Saturday. It is ok to start thawing the turkey up to two days ahead of the schedule. A turkey will remain good in the refrigerator for about 2 days even after it is fully thawed.
Remember, the safest way to thaw the turkey is in the refrigerator. Place the turkey with the wrapping on in a pan at the lowest point in the refrigerator. This will keep the turkey intact and prevent the juices from getting on other food.
Posted by Jennifer McCaffrey at 12:33 PM |
