Thanksgiving is almost here, and whether you plan ahead or forget to defrost the turkey, here are three ways to safely thaw the bird.
Friday, November 18, 2022 10:01PMThanksgiving is almost here, and whether you're planning ahead or forget to defrost the turkey, the USDA says there are three ways to safely thaw a frozen bird.to safely thaw a frozen turkey.Every four to five pounds of turkey will require 24-hours of thaw time in the refrigerator, according to the USDA.
"If your turkey weighs 16 pounds, it will take about four days to thaw. Once thawed, the turkey is safe for another two days, so you can start thawing it six days before Thanksgiving ," recommends the USDA. Thawing your turkey in the refrigerator is the safest method because the turkey will thaw at a consistent, safe temperature, USDA says.The USDA recommends the following:"For the cold water method, leave the turkey in its original wrapping and submerge it in a sink full of cold water. It is important that the water be cold so that the turkey stays at a safe temperature. You should change the water every 30 minutes. Empty out the water and replace it with fresh cold water.
"Partway through thawing, you may wish to cover the tips of the wings and drumsticks with a small piece of foil to shield them from the microwaves and keep them from cooking. Once the turkey has thawed you should cook it immediately," said the USDA.foil in the microwave in small amountsSo, what if your turkey is still icy on Thanksgiving morning? The USDA says it's perfectly safe to cook a frozen turkey, it will just take longer to cook.
"A solidly frozen turkey will take at least 50% longer to cook than a thawed turkey," said the USDA. "If your turkey is only partially frozen, remember that it will take a bit longer to cook. Use your food thermometer, and when your bird measures 165F in the innermost part of the thigh, the innermost part of the wing and the thickest part of the breast, it is ready."Copyright © 2022 KGO-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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