How long to thaw a 12-pound steelhead?
OK, I'm looking for the best method to thaw it and how long I should do it. I'm thinking the fridge but for how long?
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2 Comments:
I know with poultry, the best way is the "convection" method of dripping water onto the bird as it sits in another water bath. The dripping water pulls the cold air away from the meat and keeps the temperature lower than room temp. over the surface of the food. This Thanksgiving, we had to thaw a turkey, chicken, and duck in one day (woot Turducken!) and we accomplished thaw w/a 12 lb. turkey in about 4 hours w/the convection method.
The fridge may take 3-5 days, just judging on my experience w/12 lb. poultry.
erancili at 8:03PM on 03/02/09
i'd defrost in the fridge, fish is very delicate ... i'd say 3-4 days at least.
i wouldn't dilute the flavor with water.
hey, good luck, i bet it's going to be delicious. let us know
pooch at 8:23PM on 03/02/09