They are being dressed sunday and my friends aren't cooking her (apprx 22lbs) till saturday or sunday should they freeze her?
How long does a fresh turkey keep?
Everything I read online says 1-2 days fresh in fridge. I plan to butcher my own on Sunday then brine it and cook on Thurs. I know the "fresh" in the grocery store supposedly last longer because they are sealed in a package.......
I know someone I gave one to butchered theirs yesterday and is keeping it in a cooler of ice water till turkey day.
Julie
I found this and I think if kept cold enough they are fine, but that is only my personal opinion...lol.
http://www.theturkeyfarm.com/faqs.htm
Keep your turkey "as cold as any stone," and you'll keep it wholesome and fresh. The best temperature for your turkey is between 28 and 34 degrees F.
Properly stored farm-fresh turkeys keep well for 10 days or more. To store your turkey, first remove the giblets from the front cavity and the neck from the large cavity. Wrap giblet and neck in foil or plastic and put them into the refrigerator in a bowl.
Turn the fridge to its coldest setting, and put the turkey into the coldest part of the fridge. Leave the turkey in its plastic bag or transfer it to another bag.
An alternative to the fridge is a large (40-quart or so) picnic cooler. Put the turkey, with neck and giblets removed, into the cooler and pack ice around it. You can also use chemical gel-ice packs. Close the cooler tightly. Check it daily and re-ice if necessary.
This message was edited Nov 17, 2007 7:22 AM
Thanks, I am going to give them the choice of dressing her themselves too