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...
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....