panicmom
Assistant Cook
I wanted to let my turkey thaw for a few hours on the counter but it was left out for at least 6 hours!!!! Can I still safely eat it???
I didn't realize I wasn't supposed to leave the turkey on the counter to thaw. Will it be okay to use?
Next time, thaw turkey the safe way: in the refrigerator. For now, if the turkey is still cold to the touch and smells fine, your risk is probably small. Be sure to cook it properly and to the correct internal temperature (use a meat thermometer to determine doneness).
It was kind of cool. 19-20 pounds. The juices were cold (it leaked as I picked it up!). I really hope it's ok. Thanks for the replies!!
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