How to Thaw Sausage
Freezing meat allows you to buy large quantities to keep it on hand until you are ready to use them. Most meats freeze well and sausage is no exception.When you thaw the sausage, the bacteria becomes active, so it is important that you thaw your sausage safely. The United States Department of Agriculture has specific guidelines for thawing meat that ensure quality and food safety. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Place the package of frozen sausage in the refrigerator up to 24 hours before you intend to use it. Thawing in the refrigerator takes the longest but is the safest way to thaw frozen sausage. If you change your mind, you can refreeze the sausage without cooking it.
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Put the sausage package inside an air-tight bag -- using a bag prevents water from getting into the product if the original packaging has holes. Put it in a pan and fill the pan with cold water. Change the water every 30 minutes until the sausage thaws. If you want to refreeze the sausage, you'll need to cook it first.
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Remove the sausage from its packaging, put it on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on defrost until thawed. As with the cold water method, if you choose to refreeze the sausage, you must cook it first.
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Tips & Warnings
A microwave does not defrost evenly and may partially cook the sausage. Finish cooking the sausage immediately after defrosting in the microwave
Do not leave sausage out at room temperature to thaw.
Do not use hot water to thaw your sausage.
