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DO NOT THAW before cooking. Cook from the frozen state. Follow package directions for proper handling and cooking. Allow 1¼ pounds of turkey per person. Thawing Your Turkey; There are three ways to thaw your turkey safely — in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave oven.
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Common questions from USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline on food storage, preparation, and handling. ... What is the safest way to thaw a frozen turkey?; The USDA recommends three ways to defrost turkeys: in the refrigerator, in cold water and in the microwave. Never defrost turkey on the counter or in other locations.
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The biohazard part of turkey-thawing comes from bacteria (see How Food Preservation Works for details). If you thaw a turkey incorrectly, bacteria grow quickly. For example, if you thaw your turkey on the kitchen counter, bacteria can be a problem. ... Thaw in a microwave. (This only works with small turkeys or turkey parts.)
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The most traditional—and also the most time-intensive—means to thaw a turkey is simply to move it from your freezer to your refrigerator a few days in advance of the feast. As a rule ... If you’re feeling brave—and if your oven is cavernous enough—it’s also possible to defrost your turkey in the microwave.
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Approximately 30 minutes per pound of turkey are required for thawing. After thawing in cold water, the turkey should be cooked immediately. To thaw in the microwave:; Before commencing to thaw food in the microwave oven, remove the food from its store wrap.
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A second, quicker option is to thaw the turkey in cold water. It should be wrapped so that the water can't seep into the packaging. It has to be completely submerged in cold water, and you have to change the water every half ... The turkey should be unwrapped and on a microwave-safe plate to catch the juices as it thaws.
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Turkeys must be kept at a safe temperature during thawing. While frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely. However, if the turkey is allowed to thaw at a temperature above 40 ºF, any harmful bacteria that may have been present before ... Follow the manufacturer's instructions when thawing a turkey in the microwave oven.
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If you thaw a turkey in the microwave, place the turkey breast side down in the oven. Microwave on defrost for one-fourth the suggested thawing time, then rotate the turkey a half turn and microwave an additional one-fourth.
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1. What’s the Best Way to Thaw a Turkey? ... Thaw frozen turkey in the refrigerator or cold water. Keep thawed or fresh turkey in a refrigerator. Prevent juices from dripping onto other foods in the refrigerator by placing wrapped turkey on a tray. Thawed turkey may be kept in a refrigerator up to four days before cooking.
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