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Using a Frozen Turkey?

Lynneuk — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 20:20:21 GMT

Just a quick reminder that frozen turkeys should probably be taken out of the freezer today. Takes a full 24 hours for every 5lb of weight.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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meallen616 — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 20:38:02 GMT

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qualitygal — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 20:54:40 GMT

check, check, and recheck, ours is now defrosting in the fridge part.

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colliegirls — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 21:42:59 GMT

Thanks!

I sat up in bed last night and thought "The turkey! Time to get it out of the freezer! " It has been so warm here that it is easy to forget that Thanksgiving is this week.

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ECBG — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 22:13:08 GMT

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gmkb — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 22:59:14 GMT

Our grocery store, Winn Dixie, is asking $6 for any brand any size turkey this weekend.

My daughter got an eighteen pound turkey for $6.

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wvumountiefan — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 23:16:58 GMT

@colliegirls wrote:
Thanks!
I sat up in bed last night and thought "The turkey! Time to get it out of the freezer! " It has been so warm here that it is easy to forget that Thanksgiving is this week.

Lol. I read this and started giggling. You can imagine the odd looks I received when I giggled.

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momtochloe — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 01:14:35 GMT

This is a great warning @Lynneuk as I think Thanksgiving is creeping up on a lot of us!

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Sooner — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 01:23:20 GMT

Mother and I used to joke that if it wasn't thawed the night before it was going to be in bed with one of us!!! LOL!!! Sort of like a hot water bottle in reverse!

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bmorechick — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 02:12:09 GMT

I gave my 15lb turkey and two 8 pound breasts a head start in the laundy tub for about 8 hours yesterday. Omg they were solid ice blocks when they went in the fridge last night. I hope they defrost by Thursday morning! I've got a great herb, lemon and butter rub I want to slather them with. This feast takes me a few days but I'm the only cook and I love feeding my family and having them home to enjoy. I hope you all enjoy your families and friends no matter how large or small!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 10:19:36 GMT

Yep, took ours out last night.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 10:25:00 GMT

Don't forget, after you rinse your turkey and pat it dry, allow it to chill in the sink for an hour or so.

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ChiliPepper — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 19:13:55 GMT

@Lynneuk

Thanks for the heads up!!!

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RedTop — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 20:01:16 GMT

I defrosted my turkey breasts in cold water for 10 hours, due to no room in any of our refrigerators.