Place the turkey, in it's original packaging, in your kitchen sink.
Run cold water over the turkey, filling the sink to fully submerge the turkey. If your turkey keeps floating to the surface, you can grab a pot or bowl, fill it with water and place it on top of the turkey to hold it under. The turkey needs to be fully submerged to ensure it thaws evenly.
Keep the turkey in water for 30 minutes per pound of turkey. Every 30-minutes, add more water to keep the turkey fully submerged and the water chilled.
Cook immediately, or place the turkey in the refrigerator until the next day.