The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Fifth Avenue in New York City. The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Fifth Avenue in New York City. Â©bigstockphoto.com/Stu99 Celebrate St Patrick's Day. Celebrations concentrate on Irish themed parties, drinks and food. Many people get into the spirit by dressing in green clothing and eating green colored food.
1 To thaw beef in cold water, do not remove packaging. 2  Be sure the package is airtight or put it into a leakproof bag. 3  Submerge the beef in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes so that it continues to thaw. 4  Small packages of beef may thaw in an hour or less; a 3- to 4-pound roast may take 2 to 3 hours. Be sure the package is airtight or put it into a leakproof bag. 2  Submerge the beef in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes so that it continues to thaw. 3  Small packages of beef may thaw in an hour or less; a 3- to 4-pound roast may take 2 to 3 hours.
Therefore, 8-10 pound of turkey should take approximately 48 hours to thaw, while about 20 pounds of turkey will take 3-4 days to defrost. The meat should not be removed from the refrigerator while it is defrosting.