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Default Thawing/Cooking in the Dishwasher

elaine wrote:

>
> "Steve Wertz" > wrote in message
> ...
> > So I was filling up the dishwasher, but didn't want to run it
> > until I filled up the top rack. On the counter top was a
> > cryovaced raw beef heart (split) that I had taken out to thaw and
> > cook later.
> >
> > Figuring what the hell, I threw it on the top rack of the
> > dishwasher, threw in some detergent, and ran the dishwasher.
> >
> > 30 minutes later, out popped a perfectly thawed and slightly
> > blanched beef heart, wrapper still very much in tact. A a bunch
> > of clean dishes, too.
> >
> > This opens up a whole new world of possibilties. Next time I
> > need to thaw a packer cut brisket or a couple frozen whole
> > chickens....

>
> Oooh, weird. I think I would be afraid of the detergent seeping
> through.
>
> But I have heard of cooking salmon in the dishwasher although I've
> never tried it. Hmm, just picturing opening my dishwasher and
> serving supper. Yup. Lots of possibilities.


I looked for that on the web a while back. As I recall, for some
reason recipes for turkey were much more common.

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