Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Problem: Cathy put one 19-pound frozen turkey into her garage refrigerator at 5 pm, Central Standard Time. Will the bird thaw in time for Cathy to cook it tomorrow at 11 a.m., or will she have to employ the sink method and, if so, when, and for how many hours?
I've never been any good at math. I admit that, readily. That's why I'm so glad there's such a thing as the internet.... and the calculator.
For all of you in the same gravy boat, here's a link to the offical Betty Crocker Poultry Thawing chart. It's a godsend, really. Not that it solves my little mathmatical problem - I'm sure a combination of frig and sink thawing will be required - but, if I can find my calculator, I think we've got a good shot at Thanksgiving dinner this year.
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Suzy (anonymous) says...
My own personal experience is that a frozen turkey can sit in the fridge for 40 days and 40 nights before it's thawed enough that the giblets and neck can be removed. I hope your experience was different and that your Thanksgiving is blessed!
November 27, 2008 at 10:08 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cathy (cathy) says...
Suzy, that was my experience last year. I had to pour hot water into the cavity to get those things out in time! This year, I hit the sink method pretty hard and the bird is currently in the oven. Fingers crossed! I hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful, too.
November 27, 2008 at 12:09 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
showbizkid (anonymous) says...
Please update on the traveling turkey escapade. How did it go? Was there spillage? Was there deliciousness? My day was memorable. The turkeys were great. No accidents in the kitchen, no arguments, no wine got spilled. And yet, there was plenty drama in the house when hubby's aunt fell and sprained her back. No lawsuit pending, as far as we know...
November 29, 2008 at 12:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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