1 Place wrapped or covered meat on a dish to catch any raw juice runoff.  Defrost the meat for a full 24 hours. Large cuts of meat, such as whole birds or roasts, can take 24 hours for every 5 lbs. (2.3 kg) of meat.
radial pulse - pulse of the radial artery (felt in the wrist) heart rate, pulse rate, pulse - the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health.
What is the pulse in the neck called?   The pulse in the neck is called the carotid pulse due to the carotid artery on each side of the neck. What is the pulse in your wrist called? It is called the radial pulse, possibly named after the radius bone in the forearm.