Freezing meat is one of the best ways to keep this product long-term. However, so that during cooking it does not lose all its nutritional and taste properties, the meat must be properly defrosted.
Instructions
Step 1
Defrost the meat in the refrigerator on the lower shelf at a temperature not exceeding 4 ° C. Defrosting time will depend on the weight of the meat. For example, a 2-kilogram piece usually takes a day.
Step 2
Poultry meat should be placed in a defrosting container with a special grid-shaped insert so that the melt water, which can contain dangerous Salmonella bacteria, is not absorbed into the carcass.
Step 3
Another way to defrost meat is with cold water. At the same time, so that nutrients are not washed off the product, it must be placed in a sealed plastic bag. And then put it under the stream or put it in a container of cold water. In this way, the meat will defrost in 1-3 hours.
Step 4
If you need to defrost meat as soon as possible, you can use a microwave oven. Place the food in a ceramic bowl with a lid and microwave. Set the fast defrost mode and wait for the signal from the household appliances. Then turn the piece over and repeat the action. Do this until the meat is tender. Keep in mind that thawing in the microwave loses vitamins and minerals.
Step 5
You can also defrost meat in a slow cooker. To do this, you need to remove the packaging from the product, put it in a multicooker and set the “steam” mode on the panel for 5-10 minutes. Thus, more nutrients will be preserved.
Step 6
Another tip is to place frozen meat under a running fan or leave it by an open window. The blast of air will help the product to thaw quickly.
Step 7
Thawed meat should be rinsed under running water and cooked immediately. Do not re-freeze it. This will affect the look, taste, and beneficial properties.
Step 8
Some housewives freeze fresh meat in large chunks. This makes it much more difficult for them to thaw the product. It is better, before sending it to the freezer, to divide the meat into small portions and wrap each piece with cling film.
