How long is a frozen turkey good for?

If your turkey is stored in air-tight packaging, then it can last up to two years. With that being said, if your turkey is good when you freeze it (and you properly thaw it — more on that below) then you should be able to eat it at any point after freezing it, whether that’s in two months or two years.

Is it safe to eat turkey in the freezer?

Answer: It is safe to eat a turkey that has been kept in the freezer for a year – or even for several years. As the U.S. Department of Agriculture points out, foods that are kept constantly frozen at 0°F or lower will keep safe indefinitely.

What’s the best way to thaw a frozen turkey?

The best way to thaw turkey (whole or in pieces) is to move the frozen package from the freezer onto a plate and into the fridge, and then let it thaw gradually. Depending on the size of what you’re thawing, this method can take a full day.

What’s the best way to store raw turkey?

Raw pieces of turkey can be wrapped in Glad ® Press’n Seal ®, then stored in an airtight bag like Glad® FLEX’N SEAL™ Food Storage Quart Bags. Sliced cold cuts can be stored in a food storage bag, with any extra air squeezed out before it’s sealed.

How long will a whole Turkey keep in a refrigerator?

A turkey is safe in the refrigerator until it fully thaws. After that, it stays fresh for a few extra days as long as it is still in its original packaging. Cooked turkey lasts in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Alternatively, freeze it in airtight containers for up to 3 months.

How long can you keep cooked turkey in thr frezzer?

Cooked turkey will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator if kept in an airtight container. Turkey stored in a sealed freezer bag will last up to 6 months in the freezer although the quality will be best if consumed within 4 months.

How long can you keep frozen raw turkey in the freezer?

The precise answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions – keep whole raw turkey frozen at all times. Properly stored, frozen whole raw turkey will maintain best quality for about 12 months in the freezer, although it will usually remain safe to eat after that.