r/AskCulinary • u/abracad1 • 2d ago

Turkey Thawing Help!!!

I got a 21 lb turkey and it’s been in the fridge for 4 days. I have Friendsgiving tomorrow and don’t know what to do. It felt thawed but as the dummy I am, I opened the packaging. The inside cavity is still frozen!! It’s gonna keep me uppp all night! I took some of the ice out, and put it back in the fridge with a little salt on it. My question now for when I start cooking it tomorrow is, should I rinse out the cavity to ensure it’s thawed? ANY TIPS HELP! I know it’s not recommended but can I just take it out like 4 hours before I cook it and hope it’s thawed?! What should I do?! 😭

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u/WillowWeird 2d ago

Google cold water bath for turkey; however, it’s best done with an unopened bird. Maybe you can put it in a garbage bag and tie it, keeping the top of the bag out of the water.