Frozen Turkey

Jupiter Jim · November 2010

I have a frozen turkey that I got last year on sale at Wally World, is it safe to eat? I did a search and found two posts from 2009 according to them 1 year for a whole frozen turkey so based on that I think it is safe. Now I'm wondering about the quality. Your thoughts please.
Jupiter Jim

AZRP · November 2010

As long as it stayed frozen, it will be safe to eat. -RP

BigA · November 2010

i would think it is ok too. for quality you probably wont notice a big difference unless it is freezer burnt. i have had turkeys in the freezer for 6 months and cant tell any difference. hope that helps

Mike in Abita · November 2010

Safe----Yes as long as it stayed frozen the whole time. Quality

Maybe not so much. Defrost it slowly and check for freeezer burn. If it looks good, brine it, and cook it up. If it's burnt might want to use it for stock.

FlaPoolman · November 2010

Bring it camping,,, Poot will eat it :laugh: :laugh:
Also if it's freezer burned it might make great crab bait

stike · November 2010

it is literally safe for an indefinite period.

food safety and food quality are two different things. properly frozen, even the USDA is clear on this: forever SAFE

now, if the package is breached (torn, etc.), the flavor and appearance can suffer (freezer burn, off flavors, etc.). but that isn't a safety issue anyway.

Jupiter Jim · November 2010

Thanks to all, you have confirmed what I thought.
JJ

Jupiter Jim · November 2010

Pat if Mikey likes it it must be good. :laugh:
JJ

Bacchus · November 2010

Your signature line reminds me of this....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcwGmJlZrUU

Jupiter Jim · November 2010

Quite a video, I don't get to close until we introduce them to the grim reaper!

Jupiter Jim

Little Steven · November 2010

Jim,

You don't even need to defrost it I cooked one from frozen last Christmas and it was great.

Steve

Jupiter Jim · November 2010

Hi Steve,
How long did it take to cook and at what temp?
Thanks Jim

Pork Butt Mike · November 2010

Give it to Mikey, he will eat anything. Should be ok Jim if there is no freezer burn, which it should not when pack in Cryovac.

Woodbutcher · November 2010

Jim -- I egged a frozen one last Saturday. It was 11 lbs and it took 7 1/2 hours at 325. It was really moist and tasty too!

Little Steven · November 2010

Jim,

About what Dale just said.

Steve

Mikee · November 2010

Jupiter Jim wrote:

I have a frozen turkey that I got last year on sale at Wally World, is it safe to eat?

I would only cook and serve it if the in-laws are in town. Get yourself a newer turkey if they are not coming!

howmeisterg · November 2010

I have eaten a year old frozen turkey on several occasions - but I cooked it first. :laugh:

howmeisterg · November 2010

I have eaten a year old frozen turkey on several occasions - but I cooked it first. :laugh:

Jupiter Jim · November 2010

Thanks Mike
JJ

Jupiter Jim · November 2010

Thats just tooo funny.
JJ

Jupiter Jim · November 2010

Thanks for the tip, I would have never thought to cook it first. :laugh:
JJ

Jupiter Jim · November 2010

Thanks to all that replied I very much appreciate your help. Great advise for sure and since the in-laws will not be in attendance KayNOcook wants a newer Turkey, Yes Dear is all I could say. But I will cook the old bird from the frozen state as that is something I have never done before and is now on my bucket list, just have to wait for the inlaws to visit. :laugh:
Thanks again for all the help.
Jupiter Jim

Jupiter Jim · November 2010

Dale, how did ya get the neck and giblets out of a frozen bird and what was the seasoning process?
JJ

Woodbutcher · November 2010

After about 3 hours it was thawed enough to pull the giblets and neck out. That's when I oiled it a little and added some seasonings.

Jupiter Jim · November 2010

Thanks Dale,
Jim

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