Many people buy meat on sale, no wonder, after all, you can freeze it and have it on hand, instead of running to the store every day. The problem only occurs when we want to defrost them quickly. It turns out that defrosting too quickly has certain risks.
Improper defrosting of meat may negatively affect its texture, consistency and even taste. The simplest method seems to be taking the meat out of the freezer and letting it come to room temperature. However, you should bear in mind that if it is left there for too long, bacteria will start to multiply and eating it may result in food poisoning. The recommended method is defrosting meat on an aluminum trayit is supposed to be a safer and faster option than leaving it on the kitchen counter.
If you’re not in a hurry, take the meat out of the freezer and put it in the fridge, it will defrost slowly and at the same time you will avoid a situation where it may start to spoil. It is best to do it in the evening so that the meat will be ready for dinner the next day. It is also worth remembering to freeze meat in relatively small portions. It will defrost much faster.
If your microwave or oven has a defrost option, you can use that too. Just remember not to set the temperature and time too high. Although it seems obvious at first glance, it is worth remembering that you should not defrost meat in plastic bags and packaging. You also have to be careful to select the appropriate temperature, which will allow the meat to defrost evenly. If it is too high, the meat will start to curdle on the outside and the inside will still be frozen. This allows bacteria to multiply quickly. It will also make the process of preparing the meal more difficult and worsen its taste.
Is throwing meat into boiling water a good idea to quickly defrost meat? Absolutely not, high temperature will cut the protein in the meat and it will look slightly cooked from the outside. If we fry or bake such meat, it is very likely it will be too dry and not juicy. It will be a better option using cold rather than hot water. Place the meat frozen in a ziplock bag in a bowl of cold water, remember to replace it from time to time, and set aside for a few hours.
A recently popular online trick that can help you defrost meat faster is to use two cheap and easily available products: only the eight
- Pour water into the pot.
- Add vinegar and a good pinch of salt and mix everything. 50 ml of vinegar is enough for a liter of water.
- Then you need to put the meat in a sealed bag into the mixture.
These additives are intended to make the meat ready for cooking faster. However, please remember that this is an experimental method and not recommended by chefs.
Sources: Terazgotuje.pl, sikovnik.sk
