If time is tight or you forgot to take your meat out to defrost, learn now how to defrost meat with quick tricks.
Everyone has made the mistake of forgetting to take the meat out to defrost and ended up getting all tangled up when cooking. This is one of the most common cases in anyone’s day to day life, and often, having to “get by in your 30s” becomes essential. But after all, how exactly do you get rid of the problem without stress? Today, you will discover that there is a way to defrost meat in quick and practical ways. The important thing, however, is to remember that this type of help should not be used for the rest of your days, but rather for emergencies.
There are several different ways to defrost meat that don’t even require the microwave, for example. Furthermore, the techniques are safe and prevent contamination. After all, carrying out the process improperly can be very dangerous. In this sense, the risk of contracting certain diseases due to the proliferation of bacteria is greater.
Check out everything you need to know below about how to defrost meat in practical and safe ways, and still save that lunch that was going to be late (a lot).
How to defrost meat?
First of all, the essential thing is to remember that the safest and most preferable way of all is to defrost the meat in the refrigerator. In this sense, meat should never be defrosted at room temperature. This causes the outside to heat up much faster than the inside, which causes bacteria to increase. So, to thaw in the fridge, just place your meat on a plate and leave it at the bottom. This technique, however, only works if you prepare in advance.
1 – Vinegar to defrost meat
Vinegar is a lifesaver for all types of kitchen emergencies and daily house cleaning. For days when you are in a hurry, remove the frozen meat from the packaging and bathe it in white vinegar. Then, let your meat marinate for about 15 minutes. This process helps to increase the temperature of the meat. Finally, just wash it well and make the recipe of your choice.
2 – Zip-lock
In this sense, all you will need is a zip-lock bag and a pan of water. Leave the pan on low heat, and as soon as air bubbles start to form at the bottom, turn off the heat. Then, place the meat to be defrosted inside the zip-lock and, finally, inside the pan. 15 minutes will be enough to defrost your meat and guarantee the meal.
3 – Cold water to defrost meat
Cold water helps to thaw meat more quickly. But remember that it needs to be cold, never warm or hot when in direct contact. You just need to place the meat to be defrosted in a container with cold water, and change it every half hour. Another option is to leave it under running water.
4 – Microwave
Did you know that the vast majority of microwaves already have their own program for defrosting meat? If not, check it right now on your control panel. In addition to being quick, the process is safe, and it’s also a hassle-free process. However, there are still some caveats. When defrosting meat, it is common for the process not to be as uniform as in the refrigerator. Therefore, some parts of the meat may become cooked and dry, so it is essential to be careful and cook the meat immediately after taking it out of the microwave.
5 – Directly in the pan
Your meat may not be as juicy as it should be, but the technique is safe and quick. The cooking time, however, can increase by at least 50% compared to already defrosted meat. In this sense, cooking in the oven is the safest of all, as it is prolonged and means that the inside of the meat also remains at a safe temperature.
Safely Freeze Meat
Now that you’ve learned how to defrost meat the right way, there’s nothing more interesting than also learning how to freeze it. After purchasing your purchase, the best option is to quickly store it in the freezer, using parchment paper, plastic freezer bags, aluminum foil or airtight containers. The problem with the famous supermarket bag is that the food runs the risk of “burning” due to the presence of air.
Also, after defrosting the meat, avoid putting it back in the freezer. This can only happen if it has already been cooked. After freezing again, the flavor and quality of the meat may change, as well as the likelihood of bacteria emerging.
Source: Sanepar Foundation, Tudo Gostoso, Espetinho de Sucesso
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