Frozen Poultry

Appears in
Professional Cooking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2014

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  1. Store frozen poultry at 0°F (−18°C) or lower until ready to thaw.
  2. Thaw in original wrapper in refrigerator, allowing 1–2 days for chickens, 2–4 days for larger birds. If pressed for time, thaw in cold, running water in original wrapper.
  3. Do not refreeze thawed poultry.