thawing turkey tips 5

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Thawing a turkey needs patience and planning. For a 20-pound bird, the safest method is to keep it in its original wrapping and submerge it completely in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes. This takes about 30 minutes per pound, so a large turkey can take up to 10 hours. Never thaw at room temperature or in hot water—that can breed bacteria. If you're short on time, you can cook a turkey from frozen, but it will take roughly 50% longer to cook.