Any way to speed up the thaw process?

Former Member

I bought my Turkey(s) Monday at 1pm and put them in the refrigerator. It's now Wednesday evening and they are still frozen solid.

Does anyone have suggestions on how to safely thaw them?

I typically thaw chicken under running water but am not experienced to know if that is ok with Turkeys? Maybe I could run them under hot water right before brining?

Ideas?

11/18/097:03 PM

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bacchus2bMember

I would thaw them under cold running water. If you choose hot water, the outside will come out of the safety zone (40 - 140) and allow bacterial growth while the inside is still frozen.

Your bird should thaw quickly under cold running water.

11/18/0911:08 PM

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Former Member

I do that with chicken, so I'll give it a go with the Turkeys.

Thanks!

11/19/096:38 AM

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Alton Brown did an episode and tested the various methods, and the one that worked best was in a bucket holding the turkey and water slowly trickling so that the water was slowing changing out all the time.

Give it hours, not minutes

11/19/098:19 AM

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