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How long does it take?

by Emailrevealer
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I took the turkey out of the freezer last night and this morning it's still rock hard. How much longer till its ready to cook? I have family coming over in a few hours...
  • Profile picture of the author Dave Patterson
    You can try warm salty water in the sink...

    You're chances of having it thawed would have been much better if you had done it ast night though...

    I would advise a grocery store run at this point though.
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    • Profile picture of the author Emailrevealer
      Originally Posted by Dave Patterson View Post

      You can try warm salty water in the sink...

      You're chances of having it thawed would have been much better if you had done it ast night though...

      I would advise a grocery store run at this point though.
      Won't that make it taste too salty?
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      • Profile picture of the author Dave Patterson
        Originally Posted by Emailrevealer View Post

        Won't that make it taste too salty?
        It's called "Brining"

        Brings out the favor and makes it moister.

        And if you want to KEEP the moisture while cooking...try it in a big, brown paper grocery bag.

        Stuff the turkey with oranges or apples.
        Place in paper bag (loosely fold the end so it can "breathe") and set in a large baking pan with maybe 1/4" inch of water in the bottom...

        Bake at 300 for 6 to 7 hours.

        Moistest turkey you'll ever take out of the oven.
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        • Profile picture of the author Kay King
          I put fresh herbs (picked right outside the door) between the skin and meat of the bird before roasting. Smells/tastes great!

          OK - revealer - how did that turkey do????
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  • Profile picture of the author Mike Wright
    Even a small (UK size) will take 24hrs+ to properly
    and safely defrost. A big one can take 2 to 3 days.

    We usually give our Xmas one a good 36 hrs before it goes in the oven.
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    • Profile picture of the author Emailrevealer
      Originally Posted by Mike Wright View Post

      Even a small (UK size) will take 24hrs+ to properly
      and safely defrost. A big one can take 2 to 3 days.

      We usually give our Xmas one a good 36 hrs before it goes in the oven.
      This one is 26 lbs. I have a big family.
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      • Profile picture of the author Kay King
        2 choices -

        run to the store for a fresh, unfrozen turkey

        Call to see what restaurants are open

        Seriously - if only the center of the bird is still frozen, running warm (not hot) water over it for a while may do the trick in time. If the entire bird is frozen, you've got a problem.
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  • Profile picture of the author Emailrevealer
    My microvwave has a defrost feature but the bird doesn't fit inside. I'm trying a hairdryer.
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