{"id":33629,"date":"2023-09-21T21:52:12","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T21:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.electroluxprofessional.com\/us\/?p=33629"},"modified":"2023-09-22T15:59:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T15:59:47","slug":"accelerate-your-thawing-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.electroluxprofessional.com\/us\/accelerate-your-thawing-process\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can You Thaw 200 Pounds of Chicken in 8 Hours?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][elx_heading font_container=&#8221;h5&#8243; font_size=&#8221;h5&#8243; text_color=&#8221;inherit&#8221;]Accelerate your thawing, reduce water usage and spoilage, and start cooking faster with the Electrolux Professional Thawing Cabinet[\/elx_heading][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<em>By Chef Corey Siegel, Electrolux Professional Director of Culinary Development and Executive Chef<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]For high volume restaurants looking to build a reputation for speedy service and quality food, I know from experience having a kitchen that can do more in less time makes all the difference.<\/p>\n<p>While there may be some tricks to trim a minute or two off ticket times, it may seem impossible to speed up one of the most time-consuming processes: thawing your food.<\/p>\n<p>But with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electroluxprofessional.com\/us\/food-service\/thawing-cabinet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Electrolux Professional Thawing Cabinet<\/a>, you can.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]It\u2019s the piece of equipment that people may not know exists \u2013 but it will change your kitchen. That\u2019s because the Thawing Cabinet drastically accelerates your thawing time without compromising the safety and quality of your food. So, what used to take a full day to thaw can now only take hours.<\/p>\n<p>And the faster you can thaw, the faster you can cook\u2014and the faster you can serve your customers.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why Chef Frank Mendoza uses the Thawing Cabinet for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electroluxprofessional.com\/us\/references\/el-sushi-loco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">El Sushi Loco<\/a>, which has <a href=\"https:\/\/elsushiloco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">three successful locations in Southern California<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;33541&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][elx_heading font_container=&#8221;h4&#8243; font_size=&#8221;h4&#8243; text_color=&#8221;inherit&#8221;]Quickly, Safely and Consistently Thaw Your Food[\/elx_heading][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The Thawing Cabinet accelerates Chef Frank\u2019s thawing process with the press of a button. Seven programmable settings let him simultaneously defrost different food types\u2014and in <em>way <\/em>less time than traditional thawing methods.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]He can thaw:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>200 pounds of chicken in 8 hours<\/li>\n<li>300 pounds of shrimp in 8 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All <em>without<\/em> the use of running water.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;33649&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<em>\u201cOnce you have beautiful equipment that you can press the button and go, you can do something with that time that\u2019s going to be more effective,\u201d<\/em> Chef Frank says.<\/p>\n<p>With the <strong>Hybrid Air Flow system<\/strong>, the Thawing Cabinet alternates cold and warm air to keep his food at the correct temperature, while air ducts and powerful fans evenly thaw his chicken and shrimp.<\/p>\n<p>Because the Thawing Cabinet takes care of his food throughout the entire thawing process, he doesn\u2019t need to waste time probing his food with a thermometer or adjusting the temperature setting.<\/p>\n<p>And the Thawing Cabinet helps him do more than just save time.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][elx_heading font_container=&#8221;h4&#8243; font_size=&#8221;h4&#8243; text_color=&#8221;inherit&#8221;]Reduce Water Usage and Costly Spoilage[\/elx_heading][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Instead of racking up his utility bill and risking the integrity of his food by using water, the Thawing Cabinet <strong>minimizes his water usage<\/strong> and <strong>eliminates the spoilage that occurs with traditional thawing methods<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI\u2019m able to thaw out close to <strong>300 pounds of shrimp in an 8-hour cycle<\/strong> and it <strong>never touches the water<\/strong>,\u201d<\/em> Chef Frank says. <em>\u201cI don\u2019t waste water. I don\u2019t waste ice. My <strong>shrimp spoilage went from 30% to 0%<\/strong> using just one piece of equipment: the Thawing Cabinet.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Once the thawing cycle is complete, the <strong>Thaw &amp; Hold function<\/strong> automatically switches on to keep his food at a safe temperature. This feature is ideal for thawing overnight.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously, there\u2019s a lot to like about the Thawing Cabinet. Whenever I tell food service operators about it, they tell me they didn\u2019t think this kind of equipment could exist.<\/p>\n<p>Well, it does exist. And for those who have it, like Chef Frank Mendoza, they can\u2019t imagine their kitchen without it.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThis equipment has literally transformed my restaurant,\u201d<\/em> Chef Frank says. <em>\u201cOne of the best investments of my culinary career without a doubt.&#8221;<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<strong><em>If you\u2019re interested in learning more about the Thawing Cabinet, Electrolux Professional Directory of Culinary Development and Executive Chef Corey Siegel is happy to tell you more about it. Contact Corey via <a href=\"mailto:corey.siegel@electroluxprofessional.com\">Email<\/a><\/em><em>\u00a0or visit this webpage to learn more. <\/em><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][elx_heading font_container=&#8221;h5&#8243; font_size=&#8221;h5&#8243; text_color=&#8221;inherit&#8221;]Accelerate your thawing, reduce water usage and spoilage, and start cooking faster with the Electrolux Professional Thawing Cabinet[\/elx_heading][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text]By Chef Corey Siegel, Electrolux Professional Director of Culinary Development and Executive Chef[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]For high volume restaurants looking to build a reputation for speedy service and quality food, I know from experience having a kitchen 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