On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 11:34:18 -0600, "Duncanlover"
wrote:

How do I properly and safely thaw a 10# frozen turkey?

I want to thaw it out in the fridge. What length of time?

I would love to know the answer to this, as my parents can't agree on this.

Is microwaving to thaw it out an option? What about cooking it longer from
a frozen state?

But, mainly, just need to know how long to thaw it in the fridge...

Thanks a bunch!
Cindy


Put enough water in the kitchen sink so that when you put the frozen
turkey, still in the plastic wrapper, into the sink the water level
does not exceed three or four inches from the rim of the sink. Leave
it in this water soaking and check the water temperature after one
hour. If it's above 40 degrees fahrenheit put some ice in the water to
cool it below 40 degrees. The completely frozen bird should be totally
defrosted in 4 hours soaking in the sink.

If you don't believe me, checkout the National Turkey Federation's
website:

http://www.eatturkey.com/consumer/cookinfo/turthaw.html

Regards,
Bill