Frozen turkey takes approximately 24 hours for every 4 pounds of turkey in the refrigerator. Thaw the unopened turkey on a tray or platter with the breast side up.u003cbr/u003eYou can also thaw the turkey in cold water which takes around 30 minutes per pound. Thaw the unopened turkey, breast side down, in a sink full of cold water. You will need to change your water every 30 minutes.