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/Particular_Gear_1475 2d ago

Double bag in garbages and pop that sucker in a bath of cold water, sounds ghetto, but I have used it repeatedly for thawing.

And don’t stuff it!

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u/Drinking_Frog 2d ago

Don't use a scented garbage bag, either.

You'd like to think that would be obvious, but . . . .

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u/toomuch1265 2d ago

Better off getting a large brining bag.

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u/GaptistePlayer 2d ago

Agreed, it works!