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â¢ Youâll need to a llow about 24 hours for each 4 to 5 pounds of frozen turkey you plan to thaw in the fridge. Approximate times to defrost a whole turkey in the fridge: - 10 pounds â 2 days plus 12 hours - 15 pounds â 3 days plus 18 hours - 20 pounds â 5 days - 25 pounds â 6 days plus 6 hours.
Thaw in refrigerator (not at room temperature). Place unopened roast on a tray in refrigerator for 1Â½ to 2 days, or until thawed. To thaw faster, place unopened roast in cold tap water for 3 to 5 hours. Change water every 30 minutes to keep turkey cold. When thawed, keep in refrigerator until ready to cook.Cook within 4 days of thawing. Prepare Whole Turkey Breast.Remove plastic netting and package. Drain juices and dry breast with paper towels. Stuff breast if desired.hange water every 30 minutes to keep turkey cold. When thawed, keep in refrigerator until ready to cook. Cook within 4 days of thawing. Prepare Whole Turkey Breast. Remove plastic netting and package. Drain juices and dry breast with paper towels. Stuff breast if desired.