There are several options for quick defrosting of meat. Let's consider each of them in terms of speed and result.
How quickly to defrost the meat in the microwave?
In modern microwaves the function of defrosting meat is provided.
Time to defrost: 5 to 30 minutes.
Pluses: it thaws meat for half an hour.
Disadvantages are manifested when improper defrosting of meat: unpleasant odor, loss of juiciness of meat, uneven heating.
How to properly unfreeze the meat in the microwave:
- The defrost time depends on the weight. To defrost pieces of meat weighing not more than 200 grams it will take about 5-10 minutes. A kilogram piece should be kept in the microwave for at least half an hour.
- You must turn the meat over! Some microwave ovens are equipped with additional functions that allow you to control the defrost automatically. The display shows the weight of the meat, and the microwave itself calculates the time for its defrosting and gives a signal that the meat needs to be turned over.
- Consider the freezing temperature.> If the freezing temperature in the refrigerator is below -24 ° C, then most likely you will have to take extra time to defrost, or increase the weight of the defrosted product on the programmer.
If you do not comply with these rules, the meat will be icy inside, and the top may be too dry. Defrosting meat in the microwave requires a good technique, care and patience in order to "guard" the meat and turn it over in time.
How to unfreeze meat in water?
Defrosting meat in water will also not allow you to forget about it until the moment of full "combat readiness". The main rule of defrosting meat in water is: water must be changed regularly. The second, no less important rule: the water should be warm, not hot.
Since harmful bacteria multiply rapidly in the water, the meat should not lie in it for long. Therefore, it will be necessary to change the water quite often, especially in the first minutes when meat is placed in warm water literally from the freezer.
Time for defrosting: from 15-20 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of a piece of meat.
Advantages of the method: it is convenient, if there is no microwave.
Disadvantages: does not unfreeze the inner layer, requires constant monitoring and water changes.
Prepared meat will lose some of its taste, and from the delicious will simply turn into "edible."
How do I unfreeze the meat correctly?
That's right - it's slow. Proper freezing of meat is quick, and defrosting must be very slow. Only in this case, the meat will not lose its flavor and preserve the juice. To defrost the meat correctly, you need to shift it from the freezer to the refrigerator (in no case in a warm place, otherwise it will just go bad).
Time to defrost: 8 to 12 hours or more (depending on the weight of the meat).
Disadvantages: a slow way.
Pluses: the meat will remain juicy and will not lose its taste.
Similarly, minced meat. Nevertheless, if you need to unfreeze it in very emergency mode, then this method simply will not work for you.
How to unfreeze minced meat fast?
Quickly to cope with minced meat will help microwave (it is thawed just like a piece of meat, only time needs less) or a water bath. In no case minced meat is placed directly in the water: it simply collapses and turns into an absolutely inedible substance.
To properly unfrozen minced meat in a water bath, it is placed in a ceramic saucepan, and the bowl itself is placed in boiling water. Stuffing at the same time you need to constantly turn, and when it melt enough - stir to the defrost was evenly.