dunefreak Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Really all I need to know is when to take this turkey out of the freezer so it is defrosted in time. We'll be deep frying it on Thursday and today is Saturday. Should I take it out now, let it completely thaw, then just keep it in the fridge till Thurs? Also: any tips on prepping it? This will be my first time cooking a bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 we usually leave it out overnight... for you i would take it out tues night let it start thawing out most of the way then throw it in the fridge for the trip out there and by thursday afternoon it should be completely thawed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinicolada Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 My wife just thaws ours in the fridge for a couple days its ok as long as it stays cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crawlinxj Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 pete i think i has some injection maranaid i will bring it with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted November 18, 2006 Author Share Posted November 18, 2006 pete i think i has some injection maranaid i will bring it with me OK, if you don't have enough I was maybe just gonna use tabasco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~JILL~ Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Really all I need to know is when to take this turkey out of the freezer so it is defrosted in time. We'll be deep frying it on Thursday and today is Saturday. Should I take it out now, let it completely thaw, then just keep it in the fridge till Thurs? Also: any tips on prepping it? This will be my first time cooking a bird. TAKE IT OUT OF THE FREEZER TOMARROW PUT IT IN THE FRIDGE, IT'S BETTER TO LET IT THAW SLOWLY, IF BY WED. NIGHT IT'S STILL FROZE, THAW IT IN COOL WATER, NOT HOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sincity_blondie Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 TAKE IT OUT OF THE FREEZER TOMARROW PUT IT IN THE FRIDGE, IT'S BETTER TO LET IT THAW SLOWLY, IF BY WED. NIGHT IT'S STILL FROZE, THAW IT IN COOL WATER, NOT HOT Goin to depend on the size of the bird pete. There should be a thawing chart on the outside. Mine is almost 15 lbs and im taking it out tomorrow and putting it in the fridge to be ready to fry thursday. =) Good times!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justken Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 You should thaw ALL POULTRY in the frig. you dont want it to get above 45 f. I would take it out of the freezer sunday and put it in the frig. you are going to want it completely defrosted to deep fry it ...also pat it down with paper towels inside and out before you put it in the hot oil , any water on the bird will pop and splatter when it goes in the oil.....as for the maranaid salt and pepper is all you need ( inside and out)... I'm not a pro but have cooked alot of turkeys in my day!!! P.S. dont let any forearm sweat drip in the oil not only is it gross it will pop and splatter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted November 18, 2006 Author Share Posted November 18, 2006 You should thaw ALL POULTRY in the frig. you dont want it to get above 45 f. I would take it out of the freezer sunday and put it in the frig. you are going to want it completely defrosted to deep fry it ...also pat it down with paper towels inside and out before you put it in the hot oil , any water on the bird will pop and splatter when it goes in the oil.....as for the maranaid salt and pepper is all you need ( inside and out)... I'm not a pro but have cooked alot of turkeys in my day!!! P.S. dont let any forearm sweat drip in the oil not only is it gross it will pop and splatter Thanks for the info guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Edgy Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 (edited) "P.S. dont let any forearm sweat drip in the oil not only is it gross it will pop and splatter " Forearm sweat rules!!! Edited November 20, 2006 by mredgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND~~SNAKE Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 You should thaw ALL POULTRY in the frig. you dont want it to get above 45 f. :shocked2: I would take it out of the freezer sunday and put it in the frig. you are going to want it completely defrosted to deep fry it ...also pat it down with paper towels inside and out before you put it in the hot oil , any water on the bird will pop and splatter when it goes in the oil.....as for the maranaid salt and pepper is all you need ( inside and out)... I'm not a pro but have cooked alot of turkeys in my day!!! P.S. dont let any forearm sweat drip in the oil not only is it gross it will pop and splatter FOREARM SWEAT NO TURKEY FOR ME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNE SMURF Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 FOREARM SWEAT NO TURKEY FOR ME! :chev_bowtie: i thought that was the secret ingredient :mc_smiley: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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