When To Start Thawing Your Turkey

Turkey Day is almost here and YOU may already be running behind! According to the USDA here's a list of when you should start thawing your turkey depending on its size:

Whole turkey:

•  4 to 12 pounds ……  1 to 3 days
• 12 to 16 pounds …… 3 to 4 days
• 16 to 20 pounds …… 4 to 5 days
• 20 to 24 pounds …… 5 to 6 days

They also have a list for thawing with cold water:

•  4 to 12 pounds …… 2 to 6 hours
• 12 to 16 pounds …… 6 to 8 hours
• 16 to 20 pounds …… 8 to 10 hours
• 20 to 24 pounds …… 10 to 12 hours

You can view all the information on their website here

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