Is there a best way to thaw a frozen turkey?
Place a frozen turkey (in its store wrap) in a shallow pan or a baking sheet (with a lip to catch drips) in the refrigerator. Allow one day of thawing time for each 4-5 pounds of turkey. Q: Is there a faster way to thaw a frozen turkey? A: Consumers who may have forgotten to put the turkey in the refrigerator to thaw can use a cold-water method. Submerge the turkey (in its store wrap) in cold water in a clean, large sink or bathtub. Allow 30 minutes of thawing time per pound. Drain and replace cold water every 30 minutes during the thawing process. Follow manufacturer’s instructions to thaw a smaller frozen turkey or turkey breast in a microwave oven. Thawing meat and poultry products in a microwave oven begins the cooking process, which will need to be continued immediately. Q: Is it necessary to wash a turkey after removing a store wrap? A: The U.S. Department of Agriculture no longer recommends rinsing a raw turkey in cool running water. Heat during cooking will kill any bacteria pr
