I am getting nervous now, I just checked on my frozen turkey in the garage refrigerator
- Thread starter dawn_mo
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You may have to try the "quick thaw" method.>>>>
"Quick" Thawing:
Place turkey in its original wrapping in sink and cover with COLD water. Change the water every 1/2 hour to maintain the temperature. Allow 1/2 hour per pound to defrost the turkey. Most turkeys will take from 5 to 10 hours to thaw.
You could also try the Microwave Method: If the microwave is large enough to accommodate a turkey, thaw in a glass baking dish, following the manufacturer's directions. It may take 1 to 1 1/2 hours on defrost cycle.
"Quick" Thawing:
Place turkey in its original wrapping in sink and cover with COLD water. Change the water every 1/2 hour to maintain the temperature. Allow 1/2 hour per pound to defrost the turkey. Most turkeys will take from 5 to 10 hours to thaw.
You could also try the Microwave Method: If the microwave is large enough to accommodate a turkey, thaw in a glass baking dish, following the manufacturer's directions. It may take 1 to 1 1/2 hours on defrost cycle.
michael-in-phoenix
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Cold water method works fine for a quick thaw.
music-city-missy
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Cold water method best and....
if you don't want to tie up your kitchen sink, put it in a bucket and place in the bath tub - it's much easier to drain that way and refill.
My best tip on brining is that I went and bought one of the large beverage coolers like they use on construction sites. It's perfect - mix the brine, add the turkey and some ice and sit outside on deck or in cold garage - PERFECT! The size is perfect for brining turkeys or other meats. When finished, I wash throughly, spray with Tilex and let sit about an hour then rinse, dry and store. I don't think I have ever used it for beverages but I just make sure it's cleaned good before storing. Even so - they are so cheap these days, doesn't hurt to have one just for brining.
if you don't want to tie up your kitchen sink, put it in a bucket and place in the bath tub - it's much easier to drain that way and refill.
My best tip on brining is that I went and bought one of the large beverage coolers like they use on construction sites. It's perfect - mix the brine, add the turkey and some ice and sit outside on deck or in cold garage - PERFECT! The size is perfect for brining turkeys or other meats. When finished, I wash throughly, spray with Tilex and let sit about an hour then rinse, dry and store. I don't think I have ever used it for beverages but I just make sure it's cleaned good before storing. Even so - they are so cheap these days, doesn't hurt to have one just for brining.