maxine in ri wrote:
>
> I just finished cleaning out the fridge, and there's still not a lot of
> room, so I plan to plug in the spare fridge and stock it with the
> ingredients for the big meal next Thursday. I also have to defrost the
> 16 pound turkey, which I figure I'll give 5 days, so I have time to air
> dry the skin and give the spices time to aromate their way in.
>
> That means I'll need to have to start thawing the bird on Saturday or
> Sunday. (Yes, I know other people thaw them very easily in 3-4 days,
> but mine takes at least a day longer before I can get in the cavity and
> remove the giblets and neck.)
>
> The heck with it. I'll plug it in now, and that way I'm pretty sure
> it'll be ready when I haul out the bird.
>
> Never mind.
> maxine in ri

Have you considered defrosting it in cold water? That only takes a few
hours and doesn't take up tons of freezer space.

Pete C.