Let's Talk Turkey! • How to Thaw a turkey, How to Cook a turkey with tips and videos

Posted on 11/22/2025

How to Thaw a Frozen Turkey

1. Thaw turkey breast side up, in an unopened wrapper on a tray in the fridge (40 degrees F or below).
2. Allow at least one day of thawing for every 4 lbs of turkey.
3. Keep turkey in original wrapper and place on tray.
4. Use turkey within four days after thawing.

Cold Water Thawing

1. Thaw turkey breast side down, in an unopened wrapper, with enough cold water to cover your turkey completely.
2. Change water every 30 minutes and if turkey cannot be completely covered, rotate every 30 minutes to keep the turkey chilled.
3. You can expect 30 minutes of thawing per pound of turkey.

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