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How long do you cook a thawed turkey?
Place it on a tray to catch any juices that may leak. A thawed turkey can remain in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days….Thawing Your Turkey.
| Thawing in cold water | Time to thaw (allow 30 minutes per pound) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
How long do you cook turkey per pound?
The general rule is 15 to 20 minutes per pound of turkey when cooking an unstuffed turkey. Since roasting a stuffed turkey is no longer considered food-safe (not to mention doing so dries out the turkey meat) it’s best to stick to this method and bake one of these crowd-pleasing stuffing recipes in a separate dish.
How long can you Wait to cook a thawed Turkey?
Allow approximately 24 hours for each 5 pounds in a refrigerator set at 40° or below.
When should I start thawing my Turkey?
Leaving your turkey out on the counter to thaw
Is Turkey thawed for 3 days still safe to cook?
Yes, if you started the thawing process but the inside portions of the turkey remains icy and solid, you can still roast the turkey. You’ll just need to reduce the total cook time from frozen, depending on how thawed the turkey is when it goes into the oven.
Should a Turkey be thawed at room temperature?
The first method is to leave the turkey in the refrigerator until it is completely defrosted.