(Butterball estimates 30 minutes of thawing per 455 grams/one pound of turkey.) Never thaw turkey at room temperature. “The surface of the turkey will thaw first, and then the internal part of ...

You will want to do this if you are planning to cook the turkey right away after it has thawed. According to Butterball, you can plan on thawing the turkey for 30 minutes per pound. You can also ...