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Tend to be drier, which is why many are injected with a brine solution or broth to keep them moist. If you are gluten intolerant, check the label on your injected turkey. Many contain gluten. You can also brine your own thawed turkey for 24 hours to tenderize it and make it more flavorful. Frozen turkeys are less expensive, but you must plan ahead. Frozen turkeys take 24 hours to defrost for each five pounds. A 12-pound turkey will take 2 1/2 days to thaw. A 20-pound turkey will take four days to thaw.