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ATTENTION--U NEED TO THAW IT IN THE REFRIGERATOR!!!--OTHERwise bacteria will grow on it.--it should thaw by thurs.--if not then u can run it under water for a bit to finish the thaw.---i think u are headed for disaster with the brining.--skip it and cook it according to directions.--u will see the tip of leg bone pull away from the skin is a sign its done.