HOW TO: Defrost Meat
Brenda generally plans meals so that she is able to thaw meat in the refrigerator, however, life, so methods:
Water Bath
Fill a sink or container with cool water, set meat in and allow to rest until defrosted. Generally takes 1-2 hours per pound, be aware and don’t compromise food-safe temperatures.
Microwave
A pre-set option based on weight of meat to defrost. It generally takes 3-4 minutes per pound. Careful, it may get slightly cooked around the edges.
Refrigerator
Place frozen meat in an adequately-sized container. Cover. Refrigerate. Generally takes a minimum of 12 hours. Much longer for large cuts.
