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How Long to Microwave a 12lb Frozen Turkey?

delicious_cocktail
delicious_cocktail Posts: 5,797 Member
edited February 8 in Recipes
Happy Thanksgiving :bigsmile:
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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,476 Member
    No: and I mean that in the most supportive way possible.
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
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  • Quieau
    Quieau Posts: 428 Member
    Never microwave meat! If you need to thaw it quickly, put it in a sink of cold water and keep changing the water about every hour. It will thaw within a few hours ...
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    2 hrs....
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
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  • Ed98043
    Ed98043 Posts: 1,333 Member
    There are convection microwaves now that cook like a microwave and oven all in one. It would take about 90 minutes. :)
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
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  • Railr0aderTony
    Railr0aderTony Posts: 6,803 Member
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    Forget the Microwave, I will do mine safely in the deep fryer.
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
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  • Madame_Goldbricker
    Madame_Goldbricker Posts: 1,625 Member
    OP I suggest you go to the pub for dinner instead :drinker:
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    No: and I mean that in the most supportive way possible.
    hmpff...:flowerforyou:
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
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  • FatHuMan1
    FatHuMan1 Posts: 1,028 Member
    Until it's cooked. Duh.
  • tageekly
    tageekly Posts: 3,755 Member
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  • RonnieLodge
    RonnieLodge Posts: 665 Member
    There are convection microwaves now that cook like a microwave and oven all in one. It would take about 90 minutes. :)

    Having experienced the results of roast chicken cooked in a convection microwave I would say No Thank You. :noway: It does not turn out the same.
  • jahowell
    jahowell Posts: 67
    I'd say around 90 minutes, if you put some eggs in their shell in there with it, it should cook a lot faster.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    I think the most healthy way is to eat it raw...start thawing and gnawing now
  • Railr0aderTony
    Railr0aderTony Posts: 6,803 Member
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    that is clearly a chicken, please stay on subject here
  • gmthisfeller
    gmthisfeller Posts: 779 Member
    According to the USDA, 15minutes per pound on 50% power. Turn often to get even cooking. You may use a cook bag if desired. Will you like the results? Maybe not.
  • tageekly
    tageekly Posts: 3,755 Member
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    that is clearly a chicken, please stay on subject here

    I would assume since they're both poultry it would translate. And the very scientific gif clearly says 12 minutes and 29 seconds.
  • 33Freya
    33Freya Posts: 468 Member
    Thaw the turkey in the refrigerator over the next couple days, or put it in the sink and let it thaw under running water. then put it in a pan, rub oil and spices on it,and bake it until it is done :-) good luck
  • 33Freya
    33Freya Posts: 468 Member
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    that is clearly a chicken, please stay on subject here

    I would assume since they're both poultry it would translate. And the very scientific gif clearly says 12 minutes and 29 seconds.

    :laugh:
  • Smeltzer2
    Smeltzer2 Posts: 210 Member
    Only Turkeys microwave Turkeys. If you have an oven use it.
  • silverraiyne
    silverraiyne Posts: 683 Member
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  • KetoBella
    KetoBella Posts: 141 Member
    I have had excellent turkey done in a slow cooker. I agree with the non-nukers. Yuk.
  • jackson7478
    jackson7478 Posts: 700 Member
    omg...I have tears running down my face!!!!!! I needed a good laugh today:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :drinker:

    Seriously, don't nuke it, use the oven.
  • Railr0aderTony
    Railr0aderTony Posts: 6,803 Member
    microwave-640.gif

    that is clearly a chicken, please stay on subject here

    I would assume since they're both poultry it would translate. And the very scientific gif clearly says 12 minutes and 29 seconds.

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  • janet6567
    janet6567 Posts: 129 Member
    I have to agree with everyone else. . .DON'T use the microwave to thaw or cook your turkey unless you want to insure that NO ONE eats it!
  • teamtrinity
    teamtrinity Posts: 6
    bout tree fiddy
  • delicious_cocktail
    delicious_cocktail Posts: 5,797 Member
    omg...I have tears running down my face!!!!!! I needed a good laugh today:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :drinker:

    Seriously, don't nuke it, use the oven.

    It is a microwave oven. They're over fifty years old I'm sure it's safe.
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