If you are defrosting a frozen turkey, allow plenty of time (a few days) and only defrost it in the refrigerator. The risk of defrosting the bird at room temperature is that the outside becomes ...

In a fridge, at 4C, allow at least 4 hours for every 450g. This is the safest way to defrost a turkey. In a cool room allow about 2 hours for every 450g. The same applies to defrosting a turkey crown.