Question

If a frozen turkey takes 1 day for every 4 pounds to thaw in the refrigerator and 30 minutes per pound to thaw in a bath of cold water, what is the thaw rate for frozen turkey in hours per pound using each method?​

Answer 1

How long it takes: Allow approximately 30 minutes for every pound of turkey. A 15-pound bird will take about 7½ to 8 hours to thaw completely.