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Turkey Defrost Time Calculator
Calculate safe defrosting time for your holiday turkey
Defrost Rule: Refrigerator defrosting requires roughly 24 hours for every 4–5 lbs of turkey. Cold water defrosting requires about 30 minutes per pound (submerged in cold tap water, changing water every 30 minutes). Enter your turkey weight and method below.
Turkey Defrost Parameters Input
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⚠️ Never defrost a turkey at room temperature on the kitchen counter to prevent harmful bacterial multiplication!