dsi1 wrote:
>
> On Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 5:44:07 AM UTC-10, Gary wrote:
> > dsi1 wrote:
> > > I can no longer brine a turkey because most cheap turkeys come pre-brined. If I can't brine a turkey, I can't do a quick defrost.
> >
> > Sure you can. Just put it in a full sink of cold water a couple
> > of hours before stuffing and cooking.
>
> My guess is that you cannot defrost a turkey in a sink of cold water in a couple of hours. Maybe if it's a really small one but I can't say. Have you tried this? That seems radical.

I end up having to do that most years. I should have said a
few hours, not a couple (indicating 2).

I've started with a 18-20lb frozen turkey bought on Wednesday.
One night in my fridge doesn't do much thawing as it's kept
to about 35f.

A better way is to take out a frozen turkey the night before
cooking and wrap it loosely in a couple of towels on the
counter overnight.

Regardless, a pretty much frozen turkey in the morning can be
thawed in cold sink water in a few hours at least.
Put it in the sink with cold water, rotate and replace the
water occasionally.

Do this at about 5am and you can put a stuffed turkey in the
oven by 10-11am. All will be cooked for your Thanksgiving
dinner time.