To help thaw my turkey, I just might try this method.

Maybe I should get some gloves so I don’t cross contaminate everything.

But seriously, here’s a few tips to help keep your kitchen (and bathroom) clean as you are thawing your birds:

• Wash your hands frequently.
• Keep all dishes, plates, and kitchen utensils clean.
• Use different platters for the raw and cooked turkey.
• When thawing turkeys in the fridge, use a try or pan to catch the falling juices that may leak.

That sounds like a ton of stuff to remember.

Turkeys are more difficult to cook than rabbit

But for those science nerds or mathletes out there, here’s a more pound based calculation for you:

• To thaw a 4-12 pound turkey, it will take approximately 1-3 days.
• To thaw a 12-16 pound turkey, it will take approximately 3-4 days.
• To thaw a 16-20 pound turkey, it will take approximately 4-5 days.
• To thaw a 20-24 pound turkey, it will take approximately 5-6 days.

Basically, if you have a frozen turkey, over 12 pounds, you are screwed.

Get thawing! NOW!

@rusnivek