How to Defrost a Turkey the *Right* Way
Frozen turkey? No problem. Ideally you'd let this happen gradually, a few days before, in a 40°F refrigerator. The golden rule is about 24 hours of thawing for every 4 to 5 pounds. But sometimes that doesn't happen! And sometimes it's Thanksgiving morning and your bird is still hard as a rock. Read on to find out the absolute best way to defrost a turkey—fast.
Easily, one of the most asked Hotline questions in Food52 history is: How do I defrost my turkey?