momto4kiddos
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Jun 26, 2014 11:45:15 GMT
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Post by momto4kiddos on Sept 26, 2022 11:04:42 GMT
A wwyd fluff post... Bought a frozen turkey last Thanksgiving and then decided to go another route. The turkey has been at the bottom of our chest freezer all year. Soooo too long and toss? Obviously I can't tell if it's freezer burned unless I open. wwyd?
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Post by elaine on Sept 26, 2022 11:42:03 GMT
According to Butterball, it is still safe to eat. I probably wouldn’t use it as a Thanksgiving turkey, but I’d cook and eat it for a meal. Actually, I’d probably smoke it.
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Post by littlemama on Sept 26, 2022 12:09:47 GMT
Id use it and Id probably smoke it as well. lucyg 😂😂😂😂 |
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quiltz
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Post by quiltz on Sept 26, 2022 12:36:54 GMT
IT is fine to use. The wrapping on the turkey is so tight and secure. I buy turkey and chicken and keep them for a year or longer.
Let it thaw out completely. I finish the thawing process in my big laundry tub with lots of water. You will be amazed at how good the turkey will be. ENJOY!
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amom23
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Post by amom23 on Sept 26, 2022 13:03:53 GMT
Why would you toss it? Thaw it and cook it for dinner. Use the leftovers to make some turkey freezer meals.
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The Birdhouse Lady
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Sept 26, 2022 18:21:40 GMT
I have a couple in my freezer as well. I always think I will make one around February but rarely do! I am sure your is fine.
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Post by papersilly on Sept 26, 2022 18:23:20 GMT
i'd put it in the smoker too.
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Post by Scrapper100 on Sept 26, 2022 19:05:14 GMT
It should be fine. We have eaten turkeys after a year many times. The way they are wrapped and they are good for a while. I just discovered we have two in our freezer. I think we will be smoking one soon.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2022 19:06:58 GMT
They're fine for up to a year if you haven't opened it or re-wrapped it. I just thaw it and cook it my normal way.
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yinzer
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Post by yinzer on Sept 26, 2022 20:11:43 GMT
We had just this scenario a few weeks ago. My husband used an injectable marinade. It was delicious
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Post by lucyg on Sept 26, 2022 21:31:43 GMT
Yeah, I have often kept a frozen turkey for a year or more, and then roasted it. No problem.
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iowgirl
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Post by iowgirl on Sept 27, 2022 0:20:30 GMT
I'd only be concerned if you have a frost free freezer. Those have a constant cycle of warm/freeze to keep the frost out, which is why you should never have one as your long term storage deep freeze.
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