Everything you gotta know about thawing a frozen turkey.

There are important decisions to make: Whatsize turkeydo I need?

Will Iroast,smoke, or deep-fry?

frozen turkey

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Do I absolutely need tobrine a turkeyor can I skip this step?

Lindgren recommends following thesix-hour-per-pound rule.

Lindgren adds that its always better to add a little extra time to be safe.

drying a whole turkey with a paper towel

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You dont want to be cooking a turkey thats still frozen in the middle.

How Should A Frozen Turkey Be Stored In The Refrigerator?

Store a frozen turkey that you are trying to defrost in the fridge in its original packaging.

Lindgren also advises placing the turkey on the lowest shelf in the fridge as possible.