Frozen Turkey Help

When do I take my turkey out of the freezer so I can cook it in the morning?

How many pounds is it? I took mine out three days ago so it could thaw in time.

days ago :/

Takes 24 hours to thaw 5lb in the refrigerator. If its in the freezer u may want to consider soaking it in a sinkful of cold water for a few hours so itll be ready by tomorrow.

I'd say about 2 days ago. Lol

3 pounds thaw in a day, is the rule of thumb.

but you could fill your sink with cold water and let it thaw that way. the water must be cold, not hot or warm. and you want to change the water every 30 minutes

<blockquote><b>Quoting Mama MacGyver*:</b>" I'd say about 2 days ago. Lol"</blockquote>




This

But you can do it in COLD water, you'll have to replace the water often though

Days ago.

CRAP!
I didn't know this........
How to I quicken the time? It's 15lbs.

put it in a sink full of cold water

<blockquote><b>Quoting Amy {OneGirl, TwoBoys}:</b>" put it in a sink full of cold water"</blockquote>



This! And check/change ur water every half hour to make sure it stays cold.

What happens if I put it in hot water?

No, no hot water...harbors too many bacteria.

This site should help some.

http://www.butterball.com/tips-how-tos/how-tos/thaw

Quoting friendlygirl626:" No, no hot water...harbors too many bacteria. This site should help some. http://www.butterball.com/tips-how-tos/how-tos/thaw"

oh crap! glad i asked.
i'm hosting thanksgiving for the first time this year and this completely slipped my mind. i guess i'll be soaking a bird for the next 8 hours and changing the water every 30 mins with cold water lol

<blockquote><b>Quoting Made in China™:</b>" What happens if I put it in hot water?"</blockquote>


It thaws unevenly, partially cooks (vvvveeerrryyyy little but still) and it wont be brought to the temp u need it to be in a (food)safe manner.