Buying and Storing a Turkey
Contributed By: Janet Smith
How big a bird to buy?
- 2 to 4 people 8 to 12 pounds
- 5 to 7 people 12 to 16 pounds
- 8 to 10 people 16 to 20 pounds
- 11 to 13 people 20 to 24 pounds
Turkey storage
- Fresh, uncooked 2 to 4 days, See Note
- Frozen, uncooked 6 to 7 months
- Thawed, uncooked 2 to 4 days, See Note
- Cooked 3 days (in refrigerator or 2 months in freezer)
NOTE: Store on the lower shelf in the back of the refrigerator.
Created on ... November 20, 2006