HI,

I have a 4kg turkey that my mum took out of her freezer last night and out in her fridge. I want to cook it Monday afternoon, less pressure on Christmas day, as we have to visit both parents on christmas day.

I'm worried about bacteria issues and don't want to leave the turkey out, as her kitchen can get quite hot and cold during the day.

My mum doesn't think the Turkey will be defrosted by Monday...what do you all think.

Honest opinions please.


Many thanks
Miche

Read some of the previous posts about thawing turkey: these range from leaving in an unheated garage, in the boot of a car, and brining.

Just get a picnic cooler and put your bird in a plastic bag, place bag inside the cooler, then surround with ice. The ice will keep the bird at a steady 0 degrees for well over a day or more. Remove from icy water two hours before putting in oven. Keep covered in bag. 10 minutes before putting in oven, rinse thoroughly, pat dry and salt inside and out.

Then prepare as you normally would.