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Old 17-12-2016, 08:49
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Hey guys serial long term lurker coming out of hibernation to ask a question

I'm cooking Christmas dinner this year for the first time and I was just wanting some advice on when I should take out the turkey from the freezer? My sister thinks the 23rd but I'm worried thats a day too early? but then if I take it out on the 24th I'm worried it won't be defrosted in time!
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Old 17-12-2016, 08:58
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No-brainer. Depending on the size, a turkey takes a long time to defrost. Take it out on 23rd
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Old 17-12-2016, 09:04
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No-brainer. Depending on the size, a turkey takes a long time to defrost. Take it out on 23rd
Ok I will do! lol I've never done this before
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Old 17-12-2016, 13:42
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We are buying a small turkey today because our regular supermarket has turkey on special.

I'm going to have to store it outside in the snow if I can't squish him into our freezer.

There are lots of turkey cooking tips on Butterball Turkey's site.

I always add a good inch of water to the roasting pan, and tent the turkey with foil when it's browned on top. The meat is very moist due to the added water, which I check from time to time, adding more if necessary. Even the breast meat is tender.

Enjoy!
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Old 17-12-2016, 16:11
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I'd cook the turkey the day before, on Christmas eve, makes Christmas day much easier, just gotta do the veg and make some gravy
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Old 18-12-2016, 12:46
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Take it out on the 23rd even if it thaws 'too quickly' keeping it in a cool dry place will not do it or you any harm.

It's probably better to thaw it out too soon rather than risk micros crystals of ice still in the bird when you cook it.
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Old 18-12-2016, 15:28
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I'd cook the turkey the day before, on Christmas eve, makes Christmas day much easier, just gotta do the veg and make some gravy
I'm making mine this evening and freezing it.
http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/c...t-ahead-gravy/
I've made it the last three years - it's delicious!
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Old 21-12-2016, 20:48
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According to the government food safety advice:

Allow 24 hours for every 4-5 pound of meat.

So an extra large turkey could take up to 5 days.

https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/char...wingchart.html
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Old 21-12-2016, 20:55
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I'd cook the turkey the day before, on Christmas eve, makes Christmas day much easier, just gotta do the veg and make some gravy
I put mine in the oven around 8am on Christmas morning.

Its usually ready by 1pm. That's for a large turkey, so a smaller one would be ready much earlier.

I prepare all veg on Christmas eve. Occasionally I buy ready prepared veg

I don't like reheating the turkey on Christmas day, so never cook the day before.

Another alternative is to leave in oven overnight, but I find its not dry if I am there to baste it.
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Old 22-12-2016, 00:37
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Hey guys serial long term lurker coming out of hibernation to ask a question

I'm cooking Christmas dinner this year for the first time and I was just wanting some advice on when I should take out the turkey from the freezer? My sister thinks the 23rd but I'm worried thats a day too early? but then if I take it out on the 24th I'm worried it won't be defrosted in time!
Ours is 6 kilos and will come out of the freezer at bed time on the 23rd. Its susprising how long it takes to defrost.

Recommend Fern Brittiain's husbands cooking method too. Its on You tube. You seal the turkey and stock in on a bed of veg and bring it to the boil on the hob before putting it in the oven. When it has had the necessary cooking time take it out and wrap it in a blanket for an hour. Leaves the oven free for the trimmings and the turkey is as succulent as you can imagine and the veg and stock make the most wonderful gravy and soup.
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Old 22-12-2016, 00:41
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We are buying a small turkey today because our regular supermarket has turkey on special.

I'm going to have to store it outside in the snow if I can't squish him into our freezer.

There are lots of turkey cooking tips on Butterball Turkey's site.

I always add a good inch of water to the roasting pan, and tent the turkey with foil when it's browned on top. The meat is very moist due to the added water, which I check from time to time, adding more if necessary. Even the breast meat is tender.

Enjoy!
I read that and thought where is she going to find snow. then read your profile notes. Canada that's where!
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