How to Defrost Meat Safely and Quickly
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- 07 Oct 2022
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It's always a smart idea to keep your freezer stocked with frozen chicken breasts and sausages (hello, easy weeknight chicken dinners), well-marbled steaks and all the ground beef and turkey you can fit for homemade meatballs or burger recipes. And if you know how to defrost meat fast (and safely, too!), you can achieve a home-cooked meal on a weeknight in very little time.
But what if you need to defrost steak in a hurry? What if that chicken breast didn’t completely thaw overnight? What if you’re just really hungry? No worries, there are a few methods to speed up the process and defrost any cut of meat quickly. Here are answers to all your questions about how to defrost meat.
What's the safest way to defrost meat?
The absolute best method for defrosting meat safely is overnight in the refrigerator until it is completely thawed. Once thawed, ground meat, poultry, and seafood can keep well in the refrigerator for an extra day or two, while red meat (beef, pork, lamb, and steak) stays good for three to five more days. While opting to defrost meat in the refrigerator does require advance planning, it gives you the extra bonus of being able to refreeze it safely (though you may experience some loss of quality). Read More...
