Thawing frozen turkey slices
This is something I've planned on trying but haven't wanted to spend the $ for experimentation.
Buying sliced turkey for lunches at the deli is a tad pricey. At my local market I can get frozen turkey breast for a much better price per pound. But, the turkey breasts are 3+ pounds, and my household would use ~ 1# a week.
I figure I can just get a turkey breast, roast, make slices, and freeze a couple of batches for upcoming weeks. So, for the question. Do turkey slices thaw out ok in terms of texture and taste?
Best Answer
For short term freezing they should be just fine as far as texture and taste are concerned. Just make sure you avoid freezer burn by wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap and then either aluminum foil or a freezer bag. If you store them more than a few months then they will start to degrade.
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The USDA recommends thawing your turkey in the refrigerator. This is the safest method because the turkey will thaw at a consistent, safe temperature. This method takes some time, so allow one day for each 4 - 5 pounds of weight. If your turkey weighs 16 pounds, it will take about four days to thaw.How long does it take to defrost turkey slices?
Turkey-Thawing Times Thaw time in the fridge requires about 24 hours for every 5 pounds in a refrigerator set at about 40 degrees F (5 degrees C). Thaw time in cold water requires about 30 minutes per pound in cold water, refreshed every 30 minutes.Can you cook turkey slices from frozen?
On Food Safety When Cooking a Frozen TurkeyYes, cooking a turkey from frozen or partially frozen is totally safe and is even USDA-approved. Whenever we're thawing and cooking turkeys, our goal is to move it through the danger zone of 40\xb0F to 140\xb0F as quickly as possible.How do you defrost a turkey breast quickly?
Place unopened roast on a tray in refrigerator for 1\xbd to 2 days, or until thawed. To thaw faster, place unopened roast in cold tap water for 3 to 5 hours. Change water every 30 minutes to keep turkey cold. When thawed, keep in refrigerator until ready to cook.How long does it take to defrost a frozen turkey breast?
The Refrigerator Method (recommended) Thaw your whole turkey breast side up, in its original wrapper, unopened, on a tray in the refrigerator (40\xba F or below). This method takes the longest, so allow at least 1 day of thawing for every 4-5 lbs of turkey.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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