z z > wrote:
> I succumbed to the lure of cheap frozen turkeys tonight. Bought a
> small turkey for 59 cents per pound $7.53 total. Figured if I begin
> thawing tonight it might be thawed by Sat night.
>
> So I have one of those small "drinks" refrigerators. I set it on the
> coldest fridge setting. Safe to thaw a turkey?
>

It is safe within that time frame. However it may not be fully thawed by the time desired. Use a cold water bath if it is still pretty solid early Saturday.