Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Thanksgiving and Christmas

Now is not too early to think about Christmas and Thanksgiving.  Prepare your menu, look at your recipes, and start buying things now.  That way you won't get stuck in line, or find out they are out.  Remember, the best way to defrost your turkey is in the refrigerator, and that doesn't happen in a short time.  About.com Southern Food recommends the following:

  • 8 to 12 pounds..........1 to 2 days
  • 12 to 16 pounds..........2 to 3 days
  • 16 to 20 pounds..........3 to 4 days
  • 20 to 24 pounds..........4 to 5 days
I f you have waited to the last minute, you can place it in a pan of water.  Make sure your bag is waterproof and allow about 30 minutes per pound:
  • 8 to 12 pounds...........4 to 6 hours
  • 12 to 16 pounds...........6 to 8 hours
  • 16 to 20 pounds.........8 to 10 hours
  • 20 to 24 pounds.......10 to 12 hours
The refgerator method is safest.  


http://southernfood.about.com/library/info/bltrkeyb.htm

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