How to thaw frozen turkey: An essential guide to Thanksgiving prep

AUSTIN (KXAN) — If the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving feast is a frozen turkey, it’s time to think about thawing that bird. There are two classic ways to thaw a frozen turkey: let it gently thaw in the fridge or using cold water in your sink or cooler. Letting a turkey thaw on your kitchen counter is a recipe for food-borne illness and that’s really not how you want to spend Black Friday.
The food safety experts over at foodsafety.gov suggest allowing 24 hours of refrigerator