Serving your family a spoiled turkey on Thanksgiving will undoubtedly ruin the occasion. The following information will help you safely freeze a turkey:
How Long Can You Keep a Raw, Frozen Turkey?
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You can keep a frozen turkey for a whopping two years, according to Butterball.
Make sure the meat stays frozen for the entire time. For instance, discard the turkey if your power went out while it was being stored and it started to thaw. Additionally, it’s crucial to guarantee that it is kept in its original packaging (and that the packaging and vacuum seal are undamaged and free of tears or holes).
How Do to Tell If the Turkey Has Gone Bad
Use your senses and logic to determine whether your turkey has gone bad rather than relying on the use-by date found on the packaging of the majority of frozen turkeys purchased from stores.
Throw away your turkey if it is slimy, discolored, or smells strange, even if it is still within its expiration date.
How to Store a Frozen Turkey
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You should be fine as long as you keep your turkey in its original packaging and maintain a freezer temperature of 0°F or lower.
Related: How to Perfectly Cook a Turkey In the Oven
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Yes, cooked turkey can be frozen, but you should thaw it out and use it up right away rather than waiting a few years.
FAQ
Can you eat a turkey that’s been frozen for 2 years?
In accordance with the Butterball Turkey Talk Line, a turkey can be kept in the freezer for up to two years before it becomes unsafe to cook.
How long can a turkey be frozen before it goes bad?
According to Butterball, you can keep a frozen turkey for a whopping two years. Make sure the meat stays frozen for the entire time. For instance, discard the turkey if your power went out while it was being stored and it started to thaw.
How long will vacuum sealed turkey breast last in the freezer?
Whole chickens and turkeys can be frozen for up to a year. Giblets should only be stored for three to four months and should be consumed within nine months of purchase of the turkey or chicken.
