2006-11-23 08:59:43 · 7 answers · asked by Arza R 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
yes. we used to thaw out turkeys at room temp, or in cold water. But, were more cautious now about salmonia, or e-coli than ever before. So, just do it in the frig and feel safer.
2006-11-23 09:05:34 · answer #1 · answered by marjorie P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it particularly is not "risk-free" yet I thaw turkeys at room temperature for all time. besides the undeniable fact that, I do save them immersed in water from the chilly faucet and alter the water periodically. The turkey will thaw quicker in water than not and you would be rinsing away micro organism with the water variations. in case you have not have been given an added kitchen sink you need to use a clean plastic waste basket. ETA: do not thaw the turkey in the wrapper. you elect the water to fill the hollow area so as that the beef thaws calmly and the micro organism is bumped off with water variations.
2016-12-29 09:29:40 · answer #2 · answered by santolucito 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Re: Victory's answer. Our homes also didn't have vapour barriers and we didn't use so many chemical cleaners. More people lived on farms and were exposed to hay, livestock and other things that cause allergies today. Also, even 20 years ago the population was much smaller and people didn't travel nearly as much. More exposure to more people and places equals more disease. Yes, we did get sick, food poisoning, measles (who gets that seriously anymore?) mumps, chicken pox, the flu. So, thaw your turkey in the fridge, but let your kids eat a litle dirt now and then.
2006-11-24 02:56:46 · answer #3 · answered by Crash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends because I did it when growing up but everyone is so concerned now about salmonella it is probably best to thaw in the fridge or for faster thawing use the microwave on defrost setting or place bird in a sink full of lukewarm water.
2006-11-24 06:12:42 · answer #4 · answered by COACH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We also used to drop the frozen bird in a sink full of cold water, go up to bed, and in the morning the bird would be thawed. No one ever got sick.
We rode bicycles without helmets, and no one I heard of split his head open. Our classes weren't packed with kids on prescription meds for ADHD, ADD, or allergies, either. Kids were either stronger of character, or they really WEREN'T getting sick all the time.
We used wooden cutting boards (and it turns out that if diluted bleach is smeared on them, and they are exposed to sunlight, thet become sterile again, whereas plastic boards don't). The butter was kept in its container on the counter or table until it was used up, and no one got sick from it. We drank after each other. We ate library paste, spiders, and chalk. Then we went home and ate a good meal and slept like angels.
And so on, and so forth.
I still thaw my frozen turkey in cold water to cover in the sink. No one gets sick.
Thesis statement: either kids were iron, then, or restricting exposure to harmful bacteria has lowered the resistance of the current crop of kids.
2006-11-24 01:52:50 · answer #5 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, we found out that meat needs to be kept at certain temperatures to be safe. It has to be cold (refrigerator temperature) or hot (different temps depending on the type of meat.) When it gets lukewarm, that is when bacteria thrive and people get sick.
2006-11-23 09:28:21 · answer #6 · answered by Heidi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have learned more about the harmful effects of bacteria since you were young-er... "when you know better, you do better."
We also used to use asbestos as insulation, lead in paint, and think the world was flat...welcome to the 21st century!
2006-11-23 09:05:48 · answer #7 · answered by purplepartygirrl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋