Fresh Turkey Storage

[rjohns39]

Hi Michael and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

Yes it will be fine in the fridge for a week or more if its wrapped in plastic. Most of us who process turkey's put them in a shrink wrap bag and remove as much air as we can. As for brining, I don't recommend more than 24 hours.

 

[N F C]

Hi Michael, enjoy your Thanksgiving!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Michael Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska. !

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! It's very nice to meet you! Please make yourself at home!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Howdy and a big welcome from SE Missouri, the Show-Me state! Good luck with your turkey, I hope it's amazing! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

 

[cmom]

I agree with 416bigbore. I have done it before in the fridge. Good luck and have fun...

 

[rjohns39]

I forgot to ask earlier, is your turkey a Broad Breasted type or heritage? Cooking directions are significantly different for the two. Heritage are harvested at about six months while BB are at 14 weeks. Heritage need to be cooked low and slow.

 

[Mrjohnson1950]

Hi Michael and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

Yes it will be fine in the fridge for a week or more if its wrapped in plastic.

I forgot to ask earlier, is your turkey a Broad Breasted type or heritage? Cooking directions are significantly different for the two. Heritage are harvested at about six months while BB are at 14 weeks. Heritage need to be cooked low and

Most of us who process turkey's put them in a shrink wrap bag and remove as much air as we can. As for brining, I don't recommend more than 24 hours.

 

[Mrjohnson1950]

I forgot to ask earlier, is your turkey a Broad Breasted type or heritage? Cooking directions are significantly different for the two. Heritage are harvested at about six months while BB are at 14 weeks. Heritage need to be cooked low and slow.

I started to reply Heritage. I reality I am not sure. I will opt to cook it lower and slower