Can Thawed Turkey Be Kept In Refrigerator. Allow for a thawing time of 24 hours for every four to five pounds of turkey. Foods thawed in the refrigerator can be refrozen without.

The usda recommends thawing your turkey inside a refrigerator is the safest method as it the bird will thaw at a consistent, safe. Foods thawed in the refrigerator can be refrozen without cooking but there may be some loss of quality. 16 to 20 pounds — 4 to 5 days.