Receiving Instructions

Turkey ships frozen with dry ice, which may have evaporated during shipment. This is normal. Please take care not to touch any remaining dry ice with bare hands.
Upon receipt, store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in freezer for up to 18 months.

Thawing Instructions

If you need to cook your turkey in the next couple of days, we recommend softening the bird in the refrigerator. Below are the USDA's recommended refrigerator thawing times:

4 to 12 pounds – 1 to 2 days
12 to 16 pounds – 2 to 3 days
16 to 20 pounds – 3 to 4 days

If you need to cook your turkey in less than one day, we recommend softening your bird in a cold-water bath. Allow approx. 30 minutes per pound.

Submerge the turkey (in the original bag) in cold tap water. Change the water every 30 minutes until the turkey is thawed. Cook the turkey immediately after it is thawed. Below are the USDA's recommended cold water thawing times:

4 to 12 pounds – 2 to 6 hours
12 to 16 pounds – 6 to 8 hours
16 to 20 pounds – 8 to 10 hours

Preparation Instructions

If turkey is frozen, thaw unopened in refrigerator as noted above. Remove turkey from refrigerator 2 hours before cooking and allow it to rest in sink with no water or in pan at room temperature.
Turkey is fully cooked and needs only warming in oven before serving.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Remove plastic from turkey but leave it wrapped in foil.
Place foil-wrapped turkey in pan and warm in preheated oven for 60–75 minutes or until warm. Do not overheat.

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