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Turkey Thawing Concern

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bwor Posts: 14

November 2020 in Poultry

I have a 21 pound bird that I plan on prepping Wednesday and cooking early Thursday morning. I moved from the fridge last Thursday to give a
5-6 day thawing time.

When I first checked it on Saturday, it already felt soft and thawed.

Should I be concerned that it thawed too quickly and may not be good?

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lkapigian Posts: 10,765

November 2020 Answer ✓
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Even if it did it’s good in a cold fridge for the remainder ...I’m sure it didn’t totally thaw by then

Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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lousubcap Posts: 32,375

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You may want to check your fridge's temperature. But if no mechanical issues then the inside is still thawing. Enjoy the cook.

Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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PigBeanUs Posts: 932

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If your fridge is fine, the bird is fine.

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bwor Posts: 14

November 2020
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Thanks all. Bird still had ice in the cavity but the meat was thawed.

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Mark_B_Good Posts: 1,518

November 2020
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Can't see why that bird isn't 100% okay ... the ice itself will keep it cold ... enjoy your turkey!

Napoleon Prestige Pro 665, XL BGE, Lots of time for BBQ!
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