A cook drops frozen breaded chicken tenders directly into the fryer without thawing them first. What should the manager tell the cook?
a.This is a violation unless the tenders were first thawed in the microwave
b.This is acceptable because thawing as part of the cooking process is an approved method, as long as the tenders reach the required internal temperature
c.This is a violation; all frozen food must be thawed before cooking
d.This is acceptable only if the fryer oil is above 165°F
Explanation
Cooking food from its frozen state is one of the four approved thawing methods. The key control is that the food must still reach its required minimum internal cooking temperature, in this case 165°F for <1 second (instantaneous) for poultry.
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