Frozen Turkey - do you remove the wrapping during defrost?

[GeorginaA]

Like the title says really. I've had the turkey out in the fridge for a day now. It's starting to get a bit squishy which is good - am I supposed to take the plastic wrap off to drain it a bit or not?

I'm a christmas dinner newbie...

I would, if you can, get it back in the 'fridge with the wrapping off, on a big dish to collect the liquid. If it's defrosting outside of the 'fridge, the surface of the turkey will be at room temp (not good), while the inside is still frozen. If you set your fridge to 5 degrees, which is still within the 'safe' zone, the turkey will defrost fully by Christmas Day.

Wrapping off in the 'fridge but loosely covered with foil.

Think I would take the plastic off and stick it on a large platter (with decent rim ideally) in the shed. 24 hours required for defrosting large turkey?

Thanks - shall strip it and put foil over it now

I've got the defrost times sorted (and will leave it out at room temp overnight Christmas Eve) - just wasn't sure whether it was a good or bad thing to keep the wrapping on

(i never have and it's been fine!)

It's not a turkey 'crown' is it?????????????

It's a full size turkey thing (bernerd matthews - PLEASE don't tell me about that turkey programme I DON'T WANT TO KNOW!) 5.6kg - was put in fridge yesterday early morning.

Hmmmmmmmm

I shall keep schtum then.

Anyway, I know ... I know... I promise to buy more ethically next year...

I had two choices from Sainsburys (yes, next year I will go to a local butcher instead) - one for £8.50 and one for £22.50. Guess the reasons why the first one was bought

But the difference in price has been paid by the turkey during his short and miserable life.....

Sorry,parp,parp,parp!!!!!!!

I know, but it just wasn't an option with our finances atm

Oh,well,the welfare of people must always override that of animals imho.

Oh ignore me,and have a wonderful Christmas!!

XXXX

You too

Of course, when I wake up Christmas Morn with a half defrosted dripping turkey....

We're in a similar position, GA - we are gambling on getting a "good" turkey half-price about 4pm tomorrow. Otherwise we will be stuck with an undefrosted frozen one...

Sainsbos have fresh Prince Charles bronze turkeys at c £50 each

Yikes Janh

Hope you get your half price one.

Thank you, GA. (But I'll be quite happy with sausages really )

lol

Sausages, mash and peas... now THAT would be a fun dinner to place in front of my mother