Here’s a hilarious disaster waiting to happen: a frozen 20lb turkey. Do not, I repeat, do not try to bake a frozen bird. It’s like trying to bake a brick.
A 20lb turkey needs about 5 to 6 days in the fridge to thaw completely. That’s not a typo. Plan ahead, or you’ll be serving turkey-flavored soup at midnight.
If you’re in a panic, you can do a cold-water bath, changing the water every 30 minutes. That takes about 10 hours. It’s a workout for your patience and your sink.
