Thawing on the counter is just not a method for thawing a turkey. That is just a recipe for disaster.
Time is a measurement to help ensure doneness.
But really to ensure the perfect turkey on Thanksgiving is to use a thermometer and check to make sure it's reached 170 degrees in the breast and 180 degrees in the thigh. Time is a measurement to help ensure doneness. But really to ensure the perfect turkey on Thanksgiving is to use a thermometer and check to make sure it's reached 170 degrees in the breast and 180 degrees in the thigh.