Thanksgiving
How to Defrost a Turkey the *Right* Way
Bird still frozen on Thanksgiving Day? No problemo. Here's how to thaw it fast.
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4 Comments
Anita O.
November 15, 2022
I have seen a lot of advice lately which does not recommend washing poultry before cooking to reduce the chances of contaminating kitchen surface areas. I am unsure about doing this. Also, how does the salt adhere to a frozen turkey. I am going to cook 14 and 15 lb. Turkeys. Dry brining frozen would make life easier.
Tracey M.
November 25, 2019
This year, I'm doing a combo--I bought my turkey late this year. It's just under 18 pounds, so it'll have 3 1/2 days in the fridge, and on Wednesday afternoon/evening, I'll do the water bath just to be sure it's thawed.
AntoniaJames
November 11, 2019
I've read that you can cook a turkey in an Instant Pot from frozen, no thawing necessary - and then crisp up the skin in the oven - but I have yet to try it. Something perhaps to put on your editorial dance card for 2020? ;o)
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