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Water thawing is faster than refrigerator thawing, but requires more attention. Turkey thawed by the cold water method should be cooked before refreezing. The turkey should be in leak-proof packaging or a plastic bag. Submerge the turkey in cold tap water and change the water every half an hour. Calculate 30 minutes per pound. For an 8-12 lb. turkey allow 4 to 6 hours of thawing time in cold water; for a 12-16 lb. turkey: 6 to 8 hours; for a 16-20 lb. turkey: 8 to 10 hours.
After thawing, cook the turkey immediately.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt is never really a great idea to refreeze thawed food since that does affect the quality of the food, but any allowances to refreeze are suggested only if the food has thawed under refrigeration. A cold water thaw is not refrigeration and should be followed up with immediate cooking.
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∙ 12y agoWhy would you thaw it then refrigerate it? You're going to have to re-thaw it. Thaw it when you want to cook it.
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What is the best place to thaw frozen food?
The best place to thaw food is in the refrigerator, which should be set at 40°F or below.
What is the right way to thaw food?
Put in the refrigerator. It will take longer, but it keeps bacteria from growing while food thaws.
How can large amounts of food be heated or chilled quickly?
chilled thaw in the refrigerator hot cover and put in microwave
Can ice packs be left defrosted?
It is better to thaw raw meats in cold water or in the refrigerator. This way there is less chance of bacteria getting in the food. You can also use the microwave to thaw meats.
What does it mean to thaw food?
it means to defrost it, or bring it from its frozen state to its unfrozen state so you can eat or cook. Thaw is best done in the refrigerator for meats to prevent bacteria build up.
What is the right way to thaw potentially hazardous foods such as beef or pork?
The right way to thaw potentially hazardous foods such as beef or pork is to place it in the refrigerator. This allows the food to slowly thaw without it having to be exposed to warm temperatures and bacteria. If you are in a hurry and want to cook the food, you can also thaw it in a bowl of cold water. Change the water frequently.
How do you defrost marinated chicken?
Thaw it out in the refrigerator. Overnight should do.
What is a correct way to thaw potentially hazardous foods?
In the refrigerator, in microwave or in cold running water.
How can you thaw frozen shredded coconut?
How you would thaw frozen food depends greatly on the type of food. For meats, the best way is to move the meat from the freezer to the refrigerator and allow it thaw there. You should calculate the time it will require to thaw and move it to the fridge to allow for that time before you need to cook it. You can also thaw frozen meats by placing it in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes until the meat is thawed. If you have a microwave oven, you can thaw foods in it, using the defrost cycle. Some meats, such as a roast, can go straight from the freezer to the oven. It will thaw first, then cook, so you need to adjust your cooking time to reflect the extra time it will require to thaw. The least safest way to thaw some foods is to allow it to sit on the counter at room temperature until it thaws.
Can you freeze roast beef twice?
Yes. But, any damage is done during the thawing. If you thaw in the refrigerator at 5C you can refreeze. if you cook the beef after thawing once you refreeze it, but if you thaw the beef the first time at room temperature you are risking food poisoning when you thaw the beef a second time
Where is the best place in the kitchen to thaw chicken?
There are a couple of different ways to thaw chicken. The first way you can thaw your chicken is to place it in the refrigerator preferably on the bottom shelf to make sure no juices leak onto other food you may have in your refrigerator. The second way you can thaw chicken is to place the chicken in cold water in your sink. If you use the second method be sure to place the chicken into a sealed bag first so no outside bacteria will contaminate it.
What is defrost?
Allowing frozen food to thaw either by leaving out in room temperature or in a microwave defrost cycle. Or when a refrigerator temporarily warms up to melt away frost in the freezer compartment.
