The freezer is one of the best ways to make your food last longer, especially when it comes to meat. When the time comes to cook that meat, however, it’s important to know the safest and most effective way to defrost it. And there’s a good chance you’ve been doing it wrong.
The best method for defrosting any type of meat is to transfer it to the fridge. This can take time, however, so it’s important to plan ahead. For example, when cooking a turkey, a large and frozen bird will take at least 24 hours to defrost for every 5 pounds. Smaller amounts, such as chicken breasts or a pound of ground beef, will take a full day to thaw in the fridge.
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