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.
radial pulse - pulse of the radial artery (felt in the wrist) heart rate, pulse rate, pulse - the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health.
The radial artery, which is used to assess the peripheral pulse, is located on the thumb side of the wrist. The ulnar artery is located on the little finger side of the wrist. The brachial artery is felt in the upper arm, under the biceps muscle.