Freezing meat during the coronavirus pandemic? Here's how to thaw it safely and even cook it from frozen.
It’s best to freeze meat quickly to a very low temperature in freezer-safe packaging, such as butcher paper, aluminum foil, freezer bags or airtight containers, Shelke said. Leaving meat in its store packaging may lead to freezer burn, since the packaging usually won’t keep air out.Do NOT leave frozen meat out at room temperature to defrost. It requires too much time in a temperature that allows bacteria to multiply at a rapid pace.
A pound of ground beef may take a day to defrost in the refrigerator. Larger cuts and pieces with bones may take two to three days, said Blakeslee, who specializes in food science. “The cold-water method is faster” than the refrigerator, she said. “A one-pound package of ground beef may take an hour, but three to four pounds of meat may take two to three hours.”The defrost setting on your microwave is a safe, quick way to thaw meat, but there are a few caveats. Always consult your microwave’s instruction manual first, Shelke said.
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