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One answer about as long as a ham, 3days Another answer Most sites say that it will take 4 to 5 days for a 20lb turkey to thaw in the refrigerator. If you do a cold water thaw, plan on 10 hours (30 minutes per pound).
Preparation. Thaw in refrigerator (not at room temperature). Place unopened turkey, breast side up, on a tray in refrigerator and follow our refrigerator thawing instructions. Allow at least 24 hours for every 4 pounds. To thaw more quickly, place unopened turkey breast down in sink filled with cold tap water.Allow 30 minutes per pound.Change water every 30 minutes to keep surface of turkey cold. When thawed, keep in refrigerator up to 4 days until ready to cook. Remove packaging, neck and plastic bag containing giblets (in neck cavity). Drain juices and dry turkey with paper towels.llow 30 minutes per pound. Change water every 30 minutes to keep surface of turkey cold. When thawed, keep in refrigerator up to 4 days until ready to cook. Remove packaging, neck and plastic bag containing giblets (in neck cavity). Drain juices and dry turkey with paper towels.