How long can I wait to cook my frozen ground turkey which I put in my fridge?
1 Allow 1 pound of turkey per person. 2  Buy your turkey only 1 to 2 days before you plan to cook it. 3  Keep it stored in the refrigerator until you're ready to cook it. 4  Place it on a tray or in a pan to catch any juices that may leak.rozen Turkeys. 1  Allow 1 pound of turkey per person. 2  Keep frozen until you're ready to thaw it. 3  Turkeys can be kept frozen in the freezer indefinitely; however, cook within 1 year for best quality.