Turkey crisis

[accuratehorn]

Help, panic setting in. Is it too late to buy a frozen turkey? How many days should it defrost in the refrigerator? Is it too late? I know you are not supposed to defrost it outside the refrigerator. Should I buy only a fresh turkey at this point?

 

[Smoky Brisket]

You should be fine. Just dont buy a 25 pounder or anything too big. I think a 12-16 pound turkey can defrost in 2-3 days in the fridge.

 

[oak forest horn]

Depends on how big the bird is... You should still be able to take out of the freezer today and have read to cook wednesday or thursday. Also there is a rapid defrost method where you soak the froze bird in water and change the water every few hours.
Either way you have time... don't panic yet

 

[Texanne]

Read the directions on the bird's packaging. Some of them can be cooked from frozen. I've done this before and no one could tell the difference.

 

[01 grad]

It's not too late for an average size bird. You can also put it in a cooler to defrost a bit quicker - just keep it closed so air inside cooler stays cool.

Or just buy a fresh one. They're not all frozen.

 

[washparkhorn]

Throw a frozen bird in a brine - it will thaw and brine at the same time.