How Long To Defrost A 4.5 Kg Turkey. It requires 30 minutes per pound. Defrost the turkey for approximately 24 hours for every four pounds so a 16-pound bird would take about four days.
Cover your turkey with foil during cooking but uncover it for the final 30 minutes to brown the skin. Place the turkey on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator in a pan to avoid contaminating other foods. It is better to let the turkey thaw for too short an amount of time than for too long before you place it in the oven.
In a large container cover the turkey completely with cold water.
Alternatively in a cool room which must stay below 175c allow 3-4 hours per kg. Alternatively in a cool room which must stay below 175c allow 3-4 hours per kg. In a cool room below 175ºC allow three to four hours per kg. Allow 40 minutes per kilogram for a turkey thats between 45kg and 65kg.
