Always leave turkey in sealed plastic during thawing. DO NOT THAW at room temperature. If you do not consume the turkey right after thawing and heating, be sure to store it at 40˚F. Please do not refreeze after thawing.
Method 1
Thaw for 72 hours in the refrigerator and heat thoroughly according to Heating Instructions. Once thawed, the turkey must be heated and consumed within 3 days.
Method 2
Fill a container with COLD (below 70˚F) water and continue to run COLD (below 70˚F) water over the turkey (faucet should be fully turned on and not trickling out) to thaw completely. Ensure the turkey is completely submerged and is continuously under running water for the entire thawing process. Note: Do not allow any portion of the turkey to rise above 40˚F when thawing.
Gravy Making Instructions
Ingredients: 3 Tablespooons Flour, 1/8 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, 1 cup Turkey Pan Drippings, 1 Cup Water
Directions: In a 2-quart saucepan, mix together the flour, pepper and 3 Tbsp drippings to make a paste. Turn stovetop temperature to medium-high, and gradually whisk in the remaining liquids to form a smooth gravy. Continue whisking briskly until mixture comes to a full boil and thickens. Boil 4-5 minutes. Serve with turkey. Makes 2 cups of gravy. Double recipe for 4 cups of gravy.
Always leave turkey in sealed plastic during thawing. DO NOT THAW at room temperature. If you do not consume the turkey right after thawing and heating, be sure to store it at 40˚F. Please do not refreeze after thawing.
Method 1
Thaw for 72 hours in the refrigerator and heat thoroughly according to Heating Instructions. Once thawed, the turkey must be heated and consumed within 3 days.
Method 2
Fill a container with COLD (below 70˚F) water and continue to run COLD (below 70˚F) water over the turkey (faucet should be fully turned on and not trickling out) to thaw completely. Ensure the turkey is completely submerged and is continuously under running water for the entire thawing process. Note: Do not allow any portion of the turkey to rise above 40˚F when thawing.
Gravy Making Instructions
Ingredients: 3 Tablespooons Flour, 1/8 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, 1 cup Turkey Pan Drippings, 1 Cup Water
Directions: In a 2-quart saucepan, mix together the flour, pepper and 3 Tbsp drippings to make a paste. Turn stovetop temperature to medium-high, and gradually whisk in the remaining liquids to form a smooth gravy. Continue whisking briskly until mixture comes to a full boil and thickens. Boil 4-5 minutes. Serve with turkey. Makes 2 cups of gravy. Double recipe for 4 cups of gravy.