How to Defrost Steaks

Whether you're cooking for one, two or an entire family, a juicy steak serves as the perfect, savory meal. Because one of the best ways to keep a steak fresh for an extended period of time is to put it in the freezer, defrosting steak is sometimes a necessity. Before pulling that delicious steak out of the freezer, take note of a few defrosting tips and tricks that will preserve the flavor and prevent any food-borne illnesses.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Refrigerator
• Cold water
• Bowl

Refrigerator Thawing

1. Remove your steak from the freezer, but do not unwrap it.

2. Place the still wrapped frozen steak on the bottom shelf of your refrigerator. The bottom shelf is usually the warmest.

3. Wait patiently for your steak to thaw. For steaks that are 1 inch thick, wait approximately eight to 12 hours. For steaks that are 2 inches thick, wait 16 to 24 hours.

Cold Water Thawing

4. Pour cold tap water into a bowl that is large enough to hold the steak.

5. Take the steak out of the freezer and do not remove it from its package.

6. Put the wrapped steak in the bowl of cold water.

7. Change out the cold water every 30 minutes until your steak is completely thawed. For 1-inch-thick steaks, you'll need to continue for two to three hours. For 2-inch-thick steaks, continue for four to five hours.

Tips & Warnings

• Never, under any circumstances, thaw your frozen steak by leaving it out at room temperature or by running hot water over it. This increases the likelihood of food-borne illnesses.

References

• Lindauerfarms.com: How to Handle Steak
• StillTasty.com: Ways to Defrost Food Safely

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