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Thawing a Whole

Turkey

REFRIGERATOR METHOD: COLD WATER METHOD:
The safest way to thaw frozen turkey is
either in the refrigerator or in
cold water. • Place turkey on a tray • Keep the turkey in its
on a bottom shelf in the original wrapping.
refrigerator.
• In a large container, cover
Some products are meant • Allow 5 hours of thawing the turkey completely with
to be cooked from frozen;
cold water.
time per pound
always read the product
(10 hours/kg).
label carefully. For more
• Change the water at least
information, watch our
every hour.
Turkey Basics:
How to Thaw video. This method of thawing • Allow 1 hour of thawing
turkey is the safest, as it
keeps the meat cold until
it is completely defrosted. time per pound (2 hours/

kg).

Remember
to always follow safe food handling
procedures.
Once thawed, keep your turkey refrigerated and cook within 48 hours.

Never thaw your turkey at room
temperature!

View the complete set of Turkey Basics: whole turkey how-to videos at
canadianturkey.ca (turkey basics videos).

TASTY. NUTRITIOUS. VERSATILE.