Pete C. wrote:
maxine in ri wrote:

I just finished cleaning out the fridge, and there's still not a lot of
room, so I plan to plug in the spare fridge and stock it with the
ingredients for the big meal next Thursday. I also have to defrost the
16 pound turkey, which I figure I'll give 5 days, so I have time to air
dry the skin and give the spices time to aromate their way in.

That means I'll need to have to start thawing the bird on Saturday or
Sunday. (Yes, I know other people thaw them very easily in 3-4 days,
but mine takes at least a day longer before I can get in the cavity and
remove the giblets and neck.)

The heck with it. I'll plug it in now, and that way I'm pretty sure
it'll be ready when I haul out the bird.

Never mind.
maxine in ri

Have you considered defrosting it in cold water? That only takes a few
hours and doesn't take up tons of freezer space.

Pete C.

My family likes to eat early (by 1pm they're whining) and since I love
them dearly, I try to comply. This is our busy season at work, so I
can't do the cold water thing on Wednesday, and much as I do love my
in-laws, I am _Not_ getting up at 3am to start defrosting the birdg.

Fridge was plugged in last night, and is down to 40 this morning at 5.
I should be able to move Thomasina in there tonight!

maxine in ri