1. Freeze meats, poultry and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food.
_ Place wax paper between layers.
2. Package in heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags (labeled "For Freezer') or freezer paper.
3. Remove as much air as possible, i.e. create a vacuum.
4. Seal securely, date and label.
To Defrost:
1. Remove wrapper. This helps moisture to evaporate.
Juices frorn food can get hot and cook the food.
2. Set food on microwave safe roasting rack in an appropriately sized dish.
3. Place roasts fat-side down. Piace whole poultry breast-side down.
4. Drain liquids during defrosting.
5. Tum over (invert) items during defrosting.
6. Shield edges and ends if needed. (See Cooking Techniques).
7. Select power and minimum time so that iterns will be under-defrosted.
After Defrosting:
1, Large iterns may be icy in the center. Defrosting will complete during STANDING TIME.
2. Let stand, covered with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for time shown in the chart below.
3. See chart below for standing time and rinsing directions.
4. tems which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time.
Fish and Seafood
{up tS We. (1-3 ko).
Whole fish
Ground Meat
Roasts
[2% - 4 tbs. (1.1-1.8 kg)}
Chops/Steak
Ribs/T -bone
'Bacon (sliced)
Chicken, Whole
[up to 3 Ibs. (1.4 kg)]
Cutlets
Pieces
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Turkey Breast
{5 - 6 Ibs. (2.3 - 2.7 kg)]
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