ThawDay gives plain thaw times for holiday food.
A 6 lb breast needs about 1½ days in the fridge. Move it on Tuesday, November 24. Dinner is Thursday, November 26. In cold water, it needs 3 hours.
Get my full turkey plan| Breast weight | In the fridge | In cold water |
|---|---|---|
| 4 lb | About 1 day | 2 hours |
| 6 lb | About 1½ days | 3 hours |
| 8 lb | About 2 days | 4 hours |
Keep the fridge at 40 F or below. Leave the breast in its wrap, on a tray. USDA rate: 24 hours per 4 to 5 pounds.
Seal the breast in a leak-proof bag. Sink it in cold tap water. Change the water each 30 minutes. Cook it right after it thaws.
Never thaw a breast on the counter. The skin warms while the core stays frozen. Germs grow fast in that warm zone. Cook a thawed breast in 1 to 2 days.
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