Food safety question, turkey breast

4 years ago

I bought a frozen turkey breast (Jennie-O), 2-3 lbs. or so. Packaging says it can be cooked from frozen, but I didn't want to do that and took it out of the freezer yesterday thinking it would take a couple days to thaw, but today it's thawed. Will it be ok until Thursday, or should I cook it today?

(Side comment....omg the line outside Honey Baked must have been 1/2 mile long!).

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morz8 - Washington Coast

4 years ago

Chisue, I've never frozen one, but many online sites giving tips on Costco foods swear it freezes beautifully.

I'm more of a purist (pie snob? ;)) and I make my own. We did buy two Costco yesterday for a friend for his holiday with children and grandchildren and he was thrilled to have them. He picked them up this morning.

"This pie freezes beautifully! I recommend freezing it the day you buy it.

I also really suggest slicing up the pie before you freeze it but don’t take the slices out of the Costco pie container, just pop the whole container in your freezer. When you want a piece just use a fork or knife to jiggle a piece out to thaw on a plate."

Thawing in the refrigerator was also strongly recommended for best crust results. One month was the duration most often suggested for length of time to keep frozen.

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Rose Pekelnicky
4 years ago
I think it will be fine in the refrigerator for 2 days.
morz8 - Washington Coast
4 years ago
It should be fine chilled for 48 hours. My refrigerator is at 37F, I haven't lost anything or made anyone sick yet ;0)
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Judy Good
4 years ago
No problem, you will be just fine.
chisue
4 years ago
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I sure hope it's fine. DH bought a fresh breast yesterday to cook Thursday. It's in the fridge.

Anyone for pie? We were at Costco yesterday and I couldn't resist buying the wagon-wheel size pumpkin pie at only $5.99. Do you think I can freeze half -- not that we'll eat half! I'd tried a Marie Callender frozen pumpkin pie last week that was so awful we threw it out after the first slice -- tasted like just pumpkin and sugar without seasoning, and the crust was flour and lard. I actually sent them an email because I've never had a bad pie from them. They're sending me some coupons, but I just hope they fix the problem.
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4 years ago
Thanks everyone. Morz gave me the idea to up the refrig temp a bit.
Olychick
4 years ago
I wouldn't UP the refer temp but lower it!
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murraysmom Zone 6a OH
4 years ago
I was given a pumpkin pie tonight made by a local vendor at the farmers market and I looked on line about having to refrigerate it and it said it should be refrigerated and can stay in the fridge for a few days, no problem. Anything with eggs in it should be refrigerated. It also said that pumpkin pie freezes beautifully so don't hesitate to do that.
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wildchild2x2
4 years ago
From experience the Jenny O turkey breasts do just fine cooked straight from the freezer. I regularly buy those and the Butterballs for turkey sandwiches since I despise deli turkey.

My oven takes around 2.5 hours for the Jenny O and a few minutes longer for the Butterballs. I take them out to rest just before they reach 165.
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chisue
4 years ago
My fresh turkey breast says "Sell through Nov. 28", so socks and I should be fine.

Thanks for the tips about the pie. I'll try slicing the remainder and freezing it *intact* -- presuming we like it. I still have most of a can of whipped cream left over from the super bland Callender pie.
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socks
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4 years ago
Of course, Oly! I guess I said "up" because the control went from 3 snowflakes to 4, to be colder. Thanks for the correction.
socks
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4 years ago
Turkey turned out fine. I’m not fond of deli turkey either, wildchild.

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