How to Defrost a Turkey Fast, The Quickest Way to Defrost a Turkey, Fastest Way to Defrost a Turkey

Need to get that turkey defrosted FAST? Don't panic - let me show you the quickest way to defrost a turkey. It really doesn't take much except a little patience and some attention - and you can see how to defrost a turkey fast. It can be done - especially if you follow the steps in this video! A 12 pound turkey can defrost in about 2-3 hours - and I'll show you how! So if you find yourself facing a frozen turkey on the Big Day - no worries. I can show you how to defrost that turkey fast!
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[@Dan-el4mz]

Who else forgot to take out the turkey

[@JanCharles]

From watching the statistics, about 200 folks an hour so far - no worries. We've all done it!

[@rwdplz1]

More like 'Who followed the instructions and it's still frozen?!'

[@sheliciasmith3118]

I did

[@aliciawerner7602]

@@rwdplz1 took my 10lb turkey from freezer to fridge on Sunday... 🙄 STILL frozen inside.... It's now boxing day 😭😭😭

[@rwdplz1]

@@aliciawerner7602 I got another turkey for Christmas, this time I got a fridge thermometer and set the fridge thermostat to 39F, it thawed ALMOST entirely in a few days.

[@VenEm]

2020 represent!

[@Neheleniaa]

I’m screwed 😂

[@marxist2009]

Me too!!

[@lalat.6701]

Same 😅

[@nikiajones4378]

Night before thanksgiving and I’m here watching how to do this. Ohh thank you there’s hope 😊

[@alshaze4336]

Nikia Jones same here I forgot to take it out yesterday

[@williamcerar7308]

It’s not that I forgot to take my turkey out....... I just can’t seem to find my flame thrower to defrost that thing

[@lurramirez2132]

Its wednesday 2020 and Im trying to defrost my turkey 🤷‍♀️

[@porshesturgis2113]

Same !!! Just bought my turkey a hour ago

[@lurramirez2132]

@@porshesturgis2113 I bought mine 2 hours ago! 😭😭😲😲 Im trying I am really trying.

[@jblackmoneyent]

@@lurramirez2132 Yea we forgot to take the turkey out! I have it in a giant metal pot and will change the the cold water out every 30min. It should take 6-8 hours for this 16.10lbs turkey...

[@lurramirez2132]

@@jblackmoneyent Yess I am changing my water every 30 minute too! 😂😂

[@vmartinez1340]

Same here!

[@louisiorfida7623]

Incoming an influx of 2019 views

[@brianvolpe3242]

Oh boy!! I’m panicking!! 2019

[@beautifullyblessedbygod740]

Me.😔

[@irismartinez1641]

So update its 4pm and my turkey is completely unfrozen so it took 3 and half hour you are a life saver thank you now i can take care of this bad boy and leave it ready for tomorrow!

[@JanCharles]

Oh I love it! I was just thinking about you - I'm so glad you're back on track. I bet it'll be great!

[@Rickoholic]

THANK YOU!!! Nice to know the elapsed time! BTW... what was your turkey's weight?

[@JanCharles]

@@Rickoholic I can't remember - but I guarantee it was about 12 pounds. I tend to buy them that size because they're more tender and easier to make fabulous. I can do with bigger, but 12-14 pounds is the sweet spot. Thanks John - have a great Thanksgiving!

[@sevinj7938]

I still have time for 2020. But it's great to know the quickest way 😎

[@carolynmathison4981]

Thanks for sharing this awesome information 😊

[@nonamegiven56]

I didn't forget to take out the turkey. It's been in the fridge for a few days, but I didn't realize how cold my fridge was so it didn't thaw completely. I will be doing this. Thanks.

[@rondagoodlet5588]

Thanks Jan, I have a 11 Lb. Turkey frozen solid would like to cook it tomorrow, this helped a lot!!!Love your videos as always!

[@JanCharles]

+Ronda Goodlet No problem - this should work out just great for you. Glad to help and thank you!

[@rondagoodlet5588]

This Method was perfect & we enjoyed a wonderful perfectly cooked Turkey, thank you for your help!!!

[@JanCharles]

Awesome! YAY!!!!

[@rondagoodlet5588]

Still eating the delish leftovers LOL

[@JanCharles]

Leftover turkey is the best ;-)

[@EstefanyRosales]

2019 ppl like here 😂

[@YoloShawty101]

Estefany Rosales me 😭😂

[@aaronshuforddroid]

This guy!

[@EncinitasLokal]

Fine here’s a like lol

[@EstefanyRosales]

Superior Advanced DNA u not alone... I’m still up changing the water every 30 min 😂

[@MichaelCharlesAubrey]

Present

[@one.traveler]

I did this and got it unfrozen in about an hour!!! It works!

[@JanCharles]

I'm so glad it worked for you, Jules!

[@Dalaila77]

Thank you so much, Jan Charles I'm so happy and glad I came across your video! This helped me so much i will take out my turkey from the fridge and do what you just did.

[@SassyLawris]

Welcome back, missed you!

[@SassyLawris]

Welcome back, I missed your videos. Hope all is well with you.

[@xFrShizzLEx]

I find that adding some salt to the water seems to relieve my fear of bacteria as well as lowering the freezing point of the water. Could all just be in my head though, LOL :-D

[@houndtribeent9760]

Just scrolling thru thawing videos today freaking out

[@ladyraven30]

The refrigerator method was a total failure so I'm having to resort to this. Thanks for the tip!

[@JanCharles]

Glad to help!

[@Rickoholic]

Me too! Turned out that our fridge was at 33 F. NOT conducive to thawing anything!!!

[@johncritch6812]

Kool. Thanks I didn't know about the drip thing !

[@JanCharles]

Isn't that the best trick?

[@jbwiseone6988]

Im here 2020...Shh don't tell

[@aliciadavidson5005]

Glad to see you back!!

[@JanCharles]

+Alicia Davidson Thank you!

[@marianamunoz6075]

Me!!! I didn’t even think to defrost days before! First Turkey every this year and already I missed it up! Grrrr!

[@itsjustrenee1320]

I love people at thanksgiving. They are so funny and truly thankful...for a thawed turkey that is. lol Let's see how the dressing turns out.

[@JanCharles]

I know exactly what you mean - it tickles me to death that I can solve a problem that can seem so huge - but it's a very simple fix. I love the folks that are on this video thread!

[@Gabyotabo]

El título está en español y la descripción del vídeo pero los comentarios y el vídeo en si está todo en inglés no entiendo todo 😕

[@justinwalker7178]

Eczacty how long did it take to defrost

[@elchamber]

Thanks for the explanation.

[@rhiannawest-ferguson5178]

Yay! You're back! btw, this is how my mom defrosts her turkeys.

[@JanCharles]

+Rhianna West-Ferguson I do this all the time! And I'm so glad to be back! Thank you!

[@Yukiloop]

Who else is here because of HowToBasic?

[@lasardinatv9527]

Derp Foxeh me

[@brownie3992]

Fantastic video thanku 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@JanCharles]

Thank you!

[@brownie3992]

@@JanCharles Ur so welcome Happy Thanksgiving

[@Dcc357]

Anyone fall for HowToBasic's video?

[@sylviapacheco2610]

I took the turkey out of the freezer to thaw it out in the fridge and it still frozen solid following these instructions will it still help? I'm in a panic mode

[@JanCharles]

Hey Sylvia! You're going to be fine - yes, this will work. My guess is that it will take about three hours, and don't forget to keep checking to get the neck and giblets out. It really speeds up once the circulating cold water can get into the cavity of the bird. Take a deep breath - your turkey will be delicious!

[@sylviapacheco2610]

@@JanCharles thank you very much now I feel alot better now with the advised again thank you

[@itsmyparty8785]

OMG! Me and my family are in the same boat. We’ve had the Turkey in the fridge since Sunday and it’s still frozen solid 😓

[@JanCharles]

Happy Thanksgiving Sylvia!

[@JanCharles]

You'll do great - if your bird is about 12-16 pounds it shouldn't take more than 3 hours. I'm so glad to help!

[@llw53one]

Awesome! Thank you sooooo much!

[@daisyflowers4692]

Thank you

[@afterhrs3484]

And is it ok to marinate turkey in fridge for 24 hrs?

[@1mmanriquez]

I’m going to make my first time ever turkey. Today is Thursday, and I need to cook it for tomorrow Friday night, we’re going to eat it next day, Saturday, and needs to be ready by 8am. What is the best to defrost a 25lbs turkey? Can I leave it in my fridge for tonight and then do this method?

[@EncinitasLokal]

Soooo where’s the update :)

[@irismartinez1641]

Thanks im trying this right now 12lb turkey rock hard! 12:37pm lets see

[@JanCharles]

Look luck Iris - let me know how it turns out!

[@truepooh4351]

Lifesaver thank you!

[@JanCharles]

So glad to help!

[@afterhrs3484]

I need help is it ok to leave uncovered turkey in fridge won’t be home till later from work and had to put it back in the fridge 😖

[@Anthxmy]

Yes

[@stevejones914]

Me 2020 has been quite the year fam

[@luisrios4305]

Turkey=Turquía, pero también pavo , cuidado con la traducción

[@zendean5207]

Why COLD water? Wouldn't hot water obviously do it faster?

[@rallypoint1]

You want the water to be 40deg to keep the bacteria from forming. It will thaw. 30min for each pound. I keep it wrapped and put it in a ice cooler with water and ice. Works like a charm! 19lb defrosts in about 9 hours.

[@cosmeticsandpurseswithevelyn]

That will flow over keeping it dripping!

[@Ezzequiel2517]

So, how long did it take to fully defrost for prepping?

[@JanCharles]

I think it was right about four hours. That's a good number for a 12 pound bird.

[@joannasarcamedes8191]

i just bought mine today frozen solid......

[@npcx-mq6cr]

What about the inside? Is it thawed already? Did you run water inside at all?

[@JanCharles]

Yes - once it thaws enough to remove the giblet packet, water will flow inside and help thaw from the inside out as well as the outside in. I hope that helps!

[@npcx-mq6cr]

Last night it would have helped! lol Got it figured out anyway. Thanks anyway though.

[@MrJoshcc600]

I also have one of those small dysfunctional sinks. Bane of my life sometimes.

[@lilpaige4185]

Why you didn’t let it thaw all the way how many hours did u give it you confused me wen you unwrapped it and some parts still frozen

[@JanCharles]

It did thaw all the way - unwrap it as soon as you can get the wrapping off. And once you remove the neck and giblets from the inside, it'll continue to thaw more quickly. Overall it took about 2.5-3 hours. I hope that helps!

[@cathyc2665]

Unwrapping the bird when she did helps speed along the thawing process... here I am looking for tips! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🦃🦃🦃

[@carnelujai]

I thawed a Turkey once many years ago in my bathtub, same concept with cold water, it took about 3 to 4 hours,

[@JanCharles]

I love that idea - sometimes you just do what you have to do! Thanks Carlos - and Happy Thanksgiving!

[@brendamonrreal7887]

Did you disinfected the bath tub first?

[@JanCharles]

@@brendamonrreal7887 I'm sure he did - I do it with a clean sink. Scrub it really well, then rinse, rinse, rinse!

[@jamiereneeanderson989]

How long does it take to defrost? Is it 30 minutes per pound? Ive been very sick and couldn't get our Thanksgiving Turkey until today. It would be very helpful to know when i can serve our guests.

[@JanCharles]

How big is it? My 12 pound bird took just over two hours - and I've done 14 pound birds this way in about three hours. Does that help?

[@happyeri7015]

@@JanCharles yes it helped me didn't know what to do I forgot to get it earlier thank you 🙏 saved us.

[@lilpaige4185]

I just started thawing it in the sink about an hour in a half ago but my sink is not deep enough so I’m going to give it about 12 or 13 hours so I can rotate each side I might be all night into the morning just to be safe what you think? Another thing I’m confused about the weight of my bird I don’t know if it *_TARE WEIGHT 0.12 LBS OR NET WEIGHT. 22.36 LBS_* can you help with that also

[@JanCharles]

Goodness - I'm glad you asked! Do you have a cooler or a big plastic bucket you can use? Your bird is 22.36 pounds - so about 8 pounds larger than the one in the video. If you have a big bucket or a cooler, I would put that in the bucket, then put the bucket in the tub, and let the faucet drip very slowly over it over night, making sure it's cold water. Yours will take at least four-five hours to defrost this way. What worries me about yours is not keeping it completely submerged - that begins to run the risk of food borne illness. Keeping it all under water minimizes that risk. Does that help?

[@lilpaige4185]

Jan Charles Nope Unfortunately I’m gonna have to make this work... knowing me I will get it done some how hey I gotta question can you put lemons inside turkey for one of the seasonings or no

[@JanCharles]

Yes you can - and they're wonderful. I've been thinking about - if you can, go watch the video on turkey I posted Monday - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZqtdah6hL2Nn80 Now- ignore all I say about making it ahead of time and watch what I do with the butter. Bigger birds tend to be dry - so I want you to take two sticks of butter, 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper and mix it together. Rub it up under the skin like I do with the herb butter in that video. You'll get the most lemon flavor by zesting the lemons and mixing the zest with the butter, then putting the lemons in the cavity of the bird. Here's how to zest a lemon if you don't know how - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3-ypmmveceqrLs I'm going to be here in and out all day, so please feel free to ask anything! I"m kinda rooting for you and your giant turkey!

[@JanCharles]

Just checking on you and very curious - how did it work?

[@michaeleisenbise4278]

Am a Maintenance Engineer. Allowing a faucet, or other valves, to drip like this is hard on the faucet valve and can contribute to premature faucet valve failure.

[@markstanley7133]

I use a 5 gallon plastic bucket. Works great.

[@JanCharles]

Love that - you can find those at the big hardware stores. Thanks for that!

[@mr.person3248]

2:35 I got really uncomfortable because of the red dot

[@JanCharles]

I don't like those thermometers either, but it sometimes is really hard to find turkeys without them! At least here it is.

[@bethanythompson2600]

I love the timers. What don't you like about them?

[@SparkliestOcean]

Turkey is for holiday

[@wwsk42]

Most experts say water needs to be 40 degrees no warmer and the water needs to be changed every 30 minutes.

[@cortneyhavens]

Why not just leave it in the fridge lol

[@tania-jz3kg]

anyone watching this video rn 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@sylviapacheco2610]

I forgot to mention it also it's a 16lb turkey yikes!

[@davedarosa9949]

So can you do like half the time in the fridge and finish it this way. I got 48 hours to defrost a 12 to 14 pound turkey

[@JanCharles]

Great question Dave - yes, you can. Let it go in the fridge as long as possible. Then unwrap it and get the neck and giblets out. Do the cold water trickle until you can freely wiggle the legs and wings. I hope that helps - and good luck, and Happy Thanksgiving!

[@davedarosa9949]

Jan Charles thanks. Happy thanksgiving to you as well!!

[@juditreble9424]

how do you get a sick clean enough to put the turkey in? How about a plastic tub

[@JanCharles]

I use bleach, and it's stainless steel. The problem with using a tub is that you can't keep the water running - there's no drain. If you could figure out how to keep water flowing through without running over, I'd be all for it!

[@kebibble8925]

I thought this was a how2basic vid at first

[@ashleyjohnson913]

Here because I fucked up 2021.....sigh

[@beautifullyblessedbygod740]

Me, AGAIN😣

[@brooklynwebber4025]

sorry mom

[@Tommy9111k]

Oh fuck.... it’s 3 am and I just took the turkey out of the freezer my mom is going to fucking kill me...

[@golfstar6666]

She should probably smack you around a little bit too for cussing like a drunken sailor. On this day to give thanks... perhaps you should give thanks by showing some class and refrain from dropping F bombs so nonchalantly. You'd be pleasantly surprised at the respect/admiration you'll gain (especially from the ladies in your life) by being selective on when to display your 'gutter mouth' persona. And one more thing: I'm not saying you're a bad guy for cussing (aka: swearing or cursing)... it's just that too much of it limits its 'effectiveness'. Besides, have you ever heard anyone's mother saying this?: "I love my son... but I really wish he cussed more often!" Of course you haven't! Need I say more? *BTW: Happy Thanksgiving & good luck to those of us folks who need to thaw a turkey VERY quickly. :)*

[@craigmason2070]

Just microwave it lol

[@roboticeggs]

HowToBasic has a better video than this

[@lapatty5440]

That video from How to basic is complete garbage.

[@SassyLawris]

Welcome back, I missed your videos. Hope all is well with you.

[@JanCharles]

+SassyLawris We are all well - and thank you!

[@SassyLawris]

Welcome back, missed you!

[@SassyLawris]

Welcome back, I missed your videos. Hope all is well with you.

[@SassyLawris]

Welcome back, I missed your videos. Hope all is well with you.