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.
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radial pulse, n the pulse of the radial artery palpated at the wrist over the radius. The radial pulse is the one most often taken and recorded because of the ease with which it is located and palpated. pulse. 1. a rhythmic wave. 2. any leguminous seed used in animal feed or human food. Contain about 20% protein.