Can I store a fresh turkey in my garage for a few days?
I have a 25 lb. fresh turkey and would like to store it in my garage if possible. It's 43F during the day, and 33F at night - will it be safe to do that?
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As setek said in the comments, 43F is too warm. Anything above 40F and you only have a couple hours before it's unsafe (has the potential to make people sick, even if unlikely). And your garage is attached to a house that's well over 40F, so it'll probably be well above 43F in there.
So you really need to keep it chilled. If you don't have space in your fridge, you might be able to make do with an ice chest; if it's really at most 43F, the ice will last a long time.
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Keeping your turkey outside depends on the temperature. A thawed turkey should be stored ideally at no more than 4.4 degrees C, according to My Fearless Kitchen. However, if the sunlight hits where you've stored the bird, for example in the garage, this will increase the temperature so it's best to avoid this risk.How many days can you keep an uncooked turkey in the fridge?
If properly stored, raw turkey can last in the fridge for 1\u20132 days, while cold cuts last up to 5 days. How long does cooked turkey last in the fridge? If you have leftovers that include cooked turkey, you can expect those to last in the refrigerator for 3\u20134 days.How many days can you keep fresh turkey before cooking?
You can keep a thawed, uncooked turkey in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days before cooking. If you purchase a fresh (not frozen) turkey, be sure to use it before the date on the label. If you're using a cooler for temporary turkey storage, consider keeping this cooler separate for raw poultry and meat only.How long does turkey last outside fridge?
Cooked turkey that has been left out for longer than 2 hours (or 1 hour above 90\xb0 F) should be discarded. The reason is that bacteria grow rapidly when cooked turkey is kept at temperatures between 40\xb0 F and 140\xb0 F. To prevent foodborne illness, try to refrigerate the cooked turkey as soon as you can.Can I thaw a turkey in the garage?
Also, never thaw a turkey in a garage, basement, car, on the kitchen counter, outdoors or on the porch. Turkey, as any perishable food, must be kept at a safe temperature during "the big thaw." If not, once the turkey begins to thaw and becomes warmer than 40 \xb0F, bacteria present before freezing can begin to multiply.It's Moving Day! The Turkeys Have Left the Garage!
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