How long to defrost your Turkey

k_moor25

Hi I have a 8.230 kg Norfolk Turkey that needs deforsting and I plan on cooking it on christmas eve. When should I start taking the turkey out of the freezer annd how long will it take for this to defrost you think?
This is all new for me as my mum passed away and my dad is not well so im in charge of the food shop and cooking this year

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Linda32

Hi, I usually go by the wrapper. It should say the timings on there. But don't worry to much if the time it gives mean it needs taking out in the middle of the night (it usually does), just leave yourself a note to take it out before you go to bed.

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Just had a quick google and an advert on the TalkTalk website of all places says 32 hours in a cool room. I just leave mine on the kitchen worktop.

k_moor25

where has it moved to?

k_moor25

it said 24-36 hours so i was thinking of taking it out tomoz?

Linda32

Hi again, I think thats to soon. Work out what time you want to cook it on Christmas Eve, then count back 36 hours and see where you are at. You can fine tune the time then if that end up being the middle of the night.

I make it Saturday Night.

Hope someone else answers this. I don't mind being responsible for my own dinner, but someone elses......