How to Thaw Foods Safely
Leaving food out at room temperature to thaw allows for rapid multiplication of bacteria. These three defrosting methods follow the recommendations of the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Chef's Knives
- Microwaves
- Plastic Food Containers
- Plastic food containers
Instructions
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Leave food in the refrigerator to thaw all day or overnight.
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Place food in a watertight container or bag and submerge it in cold water. Change the water every 30 minutes until thawing is complete.
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Use the Defrost setting on a microwave oven for the quickest results. Leave a 2-inch space between the food and the side of the microwave for better heat circulation.
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Cut food into smaller pieces (if you can, or when it defrosts enough to allow you to) to allow it to thaw more evenly. Turn the food over several times as it defrosts.
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Tips & Warnings
Cook food immediately after thawing. Never refreeze thawed food.
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Ipatel
Jan 02, 2009
My Family has been just taking the food out from ice and putting in a container overnight. Is that a unsafe manner??? -
Ipatel
Jan 02, 2009
My Family has been just taking the food out from ice and putting in a container overnight. Is that a unsafe manner???
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Nov 22, 2005
Put your food in a ziplock and then put in a microwave safe bowl with enough water to cover the food. Then defrost in a microwave. This keeps the defrost setting from cooking the thinner parts of your food. For meat this is also a good time to marinate.
