12-20-2006, 10:19 PM
[quote Racer X]25 lb would take about 5 days in the fridge. Better scoot.
Use the "Alton Brown" method, much quicker and safer!
"QUICK THAW
Place the wrapped bird in a 5-gallon cooler with a drain spout. Place the cooler in the bathtub and cover the turkey with cold water. You don't have to do the quick thaw in the tub, but it sure makes things easier. I drain and replace the water every 2 to 3 hours (to keep the water at 40°F or below) until the turkey has thawed (8 to 10 hours, depending on beginning temperature)."
BGnR
Use the "Alton Brown" method, much quicker and safer!
"QUICK THAW
Place the wrapped bird in a 5-gallon cooler with a drain spout. Place the cooler in the bathtub and cover the turkey with cold water. You don't have to do the quick thaw in the tub, but it sure makes things easier. I drain and replace the water every 2 to 3 hours (to keep the water at 40°F or below) until the turkey has thawed (8 to 10 hours, depending on beginning temperature)."
BGnR