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> Turkey Safety
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> Thawing Safely
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> In cold water
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> * Thawing in cold water is safe too. Submerge the bird in its wrapper
> in a deep sink of cold water and change the water every 30 minutes to
> keep it cold.
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> * Allow 30 minutes per pound to defrost a turkey in cold water. Do not
> use warm or hot water.
>

I've found this to be the most reliable method although I don't change the
water every half hour because the defrosting bird keeps it cold!
Graham