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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.
18-20 lb. 4Â½-5 days. Once thawed, your turkey will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Bearing that in mind, err on the side of thawing a day or two too soon so you donât have to do a last-minute thaw. Also, if you plan to brine your turkey you need to plan a day for that.If you do procrastinate, you can thaw your turkey in cold water.Place the still-wrapped turkey in a container large enough to allow it to be covered with water. Fill the container with cold water and change the water every 30 minutes. This method will thaw a turkey at the rate of about 1 pound every 30 minutes.An 18-pound turkey will take 9 hours.nce thawed, your turkey will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Bearing that in mind, err on the side of thawing a day or two too soon so you donât have to do a last-minute thaw. Also, if you plan to brine your turkey you need to plan a day for that. If you do procrastinate, you can thaw your turkey in cold water.