Defrosting a turkey will take about 5 hours per pound. An average 14-19 pound turkey will take up to four days to defrost completely if placed inside the refrigerator. There is also the option to defrost the turkey in a sink...
It’s best to thaw a turkey in the refrigerator. Leave the frozen bird in its original container and put it in a pan to catch any leaks. The frozen turkey will take about 5 hours per pound to defrost completely....