PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING CHART (Cont'd)
CUT AND WEIGHT
POULTRY
Chicken
Whole
2 to 3 Ibs.
Cut up
2 to 3 Ibs.
TURKEY Whole Under 8 lbs.
Breast
STANDING
DEFROSTING TIMETIME
5 to 7 min. per lb. |
4 to 5 min. per lb. |
3 to 4 min. per lb. | 60 min. |
DIRECTIONS
Turn over once* and shield warm areas.
Immerse in cold water for standing time.
Turn over once* and shield warm areas.
Separate pieces when partially thawed.
Turn over once* and shield warm areas.
Immerse in cold water for standing time.
Under 4 Ibs.
Drumsticks
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3 to | 4 | min. per | lb. | 20 min, | Turn | over | once* | and | shield | warm |
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4 to | 5 | min. per | lb. | Turn | over | once* | and | shield | warm | |
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| Separate | pieces | when | partially thawed. |
Roast, boneless |
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2 to | 4 Ibs. |
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CORNISH | HENS |
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Whole (2) |
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Remove from foil pan.
Cover with waxed paper before defrosting.
Turn over once* and shield warm
areas.
Immerse in cold water for standing time.
*Turning or stirring should be done in the middle of the defrosting cycle.
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