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Freezing and then thawing meat at home is a very common occurrence. You store it this way for future use and have it on hand whenever you need to cook. There are different ways to thaw meat or other foods, with everyone having their own method.
Some people leave the meat on the counter, others put it in the fridge, and more impatient ones use the microwave.
Studies show that …
Studies have shown that most people thaw food incorrectly, making a huge mistake. Putting frozen food into the refrigerator and leaving it there all night to thaw slowly is also completely wrong. So what is the correct method?
Cold water helps
Dr. Susan points out that the best way to thaw food is to place it in cold water.
This method of thawing best preserves the flavor of the food. Water conducts heat better than air. This method is the fastest way to thaw meat and fish. Even professional chefs use this method, but this information hasn’t reached ordinary users.
How to do it?
Thawing meat using this method is simple: take the meat from the freezer, remove it from the bag, wrap it in transparent film and place it in cold water. Now just wait for the meat to thaw on its own. It is a very simple and effective method.
The worst way to thaw is in the microwave
According to experts, the biggest mistake is thawing meat in the microwave.
This method causes significant damage to the meat, even changing the structure of the cells, and it strips the meat of its flavor and juiciness.
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