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Holiday cooks are making plans for their “cold turkey” — for getting it thawed, that is.
“Many cooks will buy a frozen turkey to serve at some time during the holiday season,” said Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist Ann Hertzler. *
The first step for preparing the turkey is to thaw it safely. “Getting it safely thawed means avoiding the conditions that are favorable for growth of harmful bacteria,” Ms. Hertzler said.
Here are the recommended ways to get it ready to cook.
• Leave the turkey in its original plastic wrapper, and place it on a tray in the refrigerator. Leave it there until it is thawed. The tray will prevent drippings from getting on other food.
• Allow about 24 hours for each five pounds of turkey. That is, about three days for a 15-pound bird. If there isn’t
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