Oct 24, 2023 · A turkey thawed by the cold water method should be cooked immediately. After cooking, meat from the turkey can be refrozen. Microwave Thawing Follow the microwave …

Nov 25, 2025 · Quick access: Turkey Thawing Calculator | Turkey Cooking Calculator At USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) we're passionate about food safety. Below you'll …

Jun 15, 2013 · A large frozen item like a turkey requires at least a day (24 hours) for every 5 pounds of weight. Even small amounts of frozen food — such as a pound of ground meat or …

Nov 14, 2025 · Buy a frozen turkey if you are shopping weeks in advance, and allow enough days to thaw it safely. Choose a fresh turkey only if you are shopping one to two days before cooking.

Nov 17, 2023 · Let's Talk Turkey—A Consumer Guide to Safely Roasting a Turkey Fresh or Frozen? Fresh Turkeys Allow 1 pound of turkey per person. Buy your turkey only 1 to 2 days …

Jul 2, 2024 · Safe Thawing The USDA recommends three ways to thaw turkeys: in the refrigerator, in cold water and in the microwave. Never defrost turkey on the counter. It's best …

Thawing Your Turkey There are three ways to thaw your turkey safely — in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave oven.

May 23, 2024 · There are three safe ways to thaw bacon: in the refrigerator, in cold water and in the microwave. Never defrost bacon on the kitchen counter or at room temperature. In the …

Aug 6, 2013 · For a whole chicken or turkey, check the internal temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast. All the meat—including any that …

Aug 9, 2024 · Foods in the freezer — are they safe? Every year, thousands of callers to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline aren't sure about the safety of items stored in their own home …