one day for each five pounds of turkey. A ten-pound turkey will take two days, a twenty-pound turkey will take four days. After a day or so, remove the crap they package inside if at all possible. It will help speed thawing, and that nasty stuff is a germ factory.
The best way to thaw chicken is in the refrigerator. The length of time it will take to thaw will depend on how the chicken was packed when frozen - whether its a solid block or individually frozen.
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.
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
The best and safest way to thaw a frozen turkey roll roast is to move it from the freezer into the refrigerator to allow it to thaw. In a time crunch, you can remove it from the box and soak in cold water to thaw. You should change the water every 30 minutes or so until it is completely thawed.
This food will keep for about 5 days in the refrigerator. Place the food in an air tight container for the best results. This food can easily be transferred to the freezer for longer storage time.
If you plan ahead, you should move the cornbread dressing from the freezer to the refrigerator and allow it to thaw at least 24 hours or longer. In a pinch for time, you could set it on the counter to thaw or cover it with foil and heat it in the oven so it can thaw while it's heating.
The best way is to make sure you have the time to do it this way. This way you can reduce the risk of bacteria getting into your food. Thaw it out in the refrigerator. You want to keep it in the refrigerator under 40F while thawing. I typically will take a fillet directly from frozen to cooking if possible. The fillet is thin enough to thaw right in the pan while cooking.
Yes, you can thaw frozen egg rolls before cooking them; however, you should shorten your cooking time to adjust for not having to give them time to thaw.
yes, it does, because the more you leave it in the freezer to freeze, the more time it takes to thaw out.
It is probably best to throw it out. The fridge only slows down the growth of bacteria, after that length of time it has most likely begun to spoil. The best rule for a situation like that is when in doubt, throw it out.
I would thaw it at 50% power first. Time depends on size of serving.
It is safe for most cheeses, the harder cheeses freeze very well but will last a maximum of 2 months before you can notice a 'grainy' texture. Make sure to always thaw the cheese in the refrigerator.