How Long To Defrost A Turkey Kg. Refrigerator Thawing Recommended The USDA recommends thawing your turkey in the refrigerator. While were on the subject of even thawing - remember to move the turkey around slightly whenever you change the water.
Change water every 30 minutes and if turkey cannot be completely covered rotate every 30 minutes to keep the turkey chilled. When defrosting in the fridge recommended allow 8-12 hours per kg. In a fridge around four degrees celsius allow 10 to 12 hours per kg.
A turkey requires approximately 24 hours 1 day of refrigerated thawing for every 4-5 pounds.
As a good rule 24 hours should be given to each 2kg of full turkey therefore if your turkey is 6 kilos allow three full days to defrost. Refrigerator Thawing Recommended The USDA recommends thawing your turkey in the refrigerator. As a good rule 24 hours should be given to each 2kg of full turkey therefore if your turkey is 6 kilos allow three full days to defrost. This means a large turkey can take a couple of days to defrost so dont leave this until Christmas Eve.