The water must be no warmer than 40 degrees fahrenheit (4.44 degrees celsius) to avoid bacterial growth. [substeps] Place resealable plastic bags of ice into the container to keep the water temperature cool, if necessary.
[header] How to thaw a turkey fast [title] Fill your container. [step] Pour cool water into a clean pot, tub, or container large enough to completely hold and cover your turkey. For this method, the shape of the container doesn't matter.