If I want to cook frozen wings and thighs .. How long will this take , I don't have a microwave to defrost

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hrosdail April 19, 2012
I never use the microwave for it because it does bad things to the edges of the meat. I either defrost in the fridge or run water over it. I prefer the water method for small things like shrimp.
 
Reiney April 18, 2012
I'd never use a microwave to defrost meat anyway! Tools of the devil, those things ;)

Professional kitchens defrost the packages in cold running water (not hot water, which is not food safe). It will take 30-60 minutes, depending on how large and how they're packaged.

The environmental question of using so much water to defrost chicken is of course a valid one.
 
hardlikearmour April 18, 2012
Harold McGee would beg to differ on the safety aspect. The thaw happens too quickly for significant bacterial growth. Check out the article I linked to in a previous post.
 
pierino April 18, 2012
In which case, defrost in the refrigerator over night. In the real world sometimes these things require a bit of waiting. I would advise against the sink, running water method. That is just creepy.
 
hardlikearmour April 18, 2012
LOL, pierino! If it's good enough for Harold McGee it's good enough for me!
 
hardlikearmour April 18, 2012
Defrost them in hot water to speed it up. You don't want to cook them frozen - it would be a guaranteed disaster!
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/08/dining/a-hot-water-bath-for-thawing-meats-the-curious-cook.html
 
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