Thawing a turkey properly is one of the most important safety steps in holiday cooking — and the step most people get wrong. A turkey that’s not fully defrosted will cook unevenly and can even become unsafe to eat. This guide breaks down the two safest thawing methods: 🥶 Refrigerator Thawing: The safest and easiest method — but it takes time. Plan for 24 hours per 5 lbs, keep the turkey wrapped, and place it in a shallow container to catch juices. 💧 Cold Water Thawing: A faster option — 30 min

This trick will defrost a whole turkey in hours 🦃 | USA TODAY Video

Did you forget to defrost your turkey? 🦃 Try this quick and safe way to defrost your turkey! Submerge your Turkey in a bucket of cold water. Leave the faucet trickling on (set to cold) to keep the water constantly moving out of the bucket. This is known as convection and will defrost frozen food in half the time! #turkey #Thanksgiving #mealprep #fblifestyle | Jeff & Lauren