TO THAW FROZEN FOODS
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PREHEAT OVEN TO 155°. Leave foods tightly wrapped in their moisture-vapor proof freezer wrapping. Thaw just enough to separate or to handle easily and once thawed, do not refreeze. In general, foods will thaw four times faster than at room temperature. Cook as soon as possible after thawing.
FOOD APPROXIMATE THAWING TIME AT 155°
Fish steaks or fillets, 1 package 40 minutes
Frying chicken, cut up 1¼ hours
Ground meat, 1 pound 1½ hours
Meat patties or chops 45 minutes
Poultry, 3 to 8 pounds 2 to 3½ hours
Poultry, 8 to 12 pounds 3½ to 5 hours
Poultry, 12 to 20 pounds 5 to 7 hours
Rolled roast, 5 to 6 pounds 4½ hours
Round steak, 1-inch thick 1 hour
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