graham wrote:
>> Turkey Safety
>> ===========
>>
>> Thawing Safely
>>
>>
>> In cold water
>>
>> * 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.
>>
>> * 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
>
>


I've posted this several times in r.f.c, but not the UK groups that are
(were) cross-posted.

I roast the turkey without thawing. It just takes about 2 hours longer.
Use a covered roaster and it will turn out moist and delicious even if
you overcook it. HTH

Bob