Best Way to Defrost A Turkey

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Channel: AlaskaGranny · 2016 · People & Blogs

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If you are planning on serving a turkey for your Thanksgiving dinner, place it on a pan with a rack  Amazon Link  http://amzn.to/2DhPUpL  Preparing a packaged turkey to roast begin several days ahead to allow the turkey to thaw.  Turkey needs to thaw in the refrigerator in the original wrapper.  Place the turkey on a rack in a pan to catch any dripping juices.  A turkey takes several days to defrost or thaw.   Allow 24 hours per 4-5 pounds.  A 20 pound turkey may take 5 days. Your turkey should be thawed 1 day ahead of cooking it, and a thawed turkey can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days after defrosting.
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If you are planning on serving a turkey for your Thanksgiving dinner, place it on a pan with a rack  Amazon Link  http://amzn.to/2DhPUpL  Preparing a packaged turkey to roast begin several days ahead to allow the turkey to thaw.  Turkey needs to thaw in the refrigerator in the original wrapper.

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