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by EMMA CHRISTENSEN
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Here are two options on how you can make sure your turkey is safely defrosted right on schedule for your holiday meal.
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Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
Transfer the turkey to the refrigerator and make sure nothing is touching the turkey.
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Total thawing time will depend on the size of your turkey. If you have time, give yourself a day or two as a buffer just in case.
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Place your turkey in a large plastic bag and then into a large pot or bucket.
Make sure the turkey fits inside the pot and can be fully submerged.
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Fill the pot with cold water. Do not use warm or hot water to speed thawing.
Weigh the turkey down with a pot or other heavy pan if it floats.
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Change the water every 30 minutes.
When thawed, the breast meat should feel soft and springy, and legs and wings should move loosely in their sockets.
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