How to Defrost Meat Quickly & Safely

Summary by Krater

This video explains a fast and safe method for thawing small cuts of meat using hot water and food storage bags, concluding that it is an FDA- and Test Kitchen-approved technique for quick thawing without bacterial growth.

From the video

Answers: How do you thaw small cuts of meat quickly and safely?

• thawing meat quickly
• food safety
• hot water meat thawing

Ingredients

• water
• frozen chicken breasts, chops, or steaks

What it concludes

• Heating water to 140 degrees is ideal for quickly thawing small cuts of meat without starting the cooking process or encouraging bacteria.
• Frozen chicken thaws in about 10 minutes and other cuts in about 12 minutes using this method.
• Meat should not be left in the warm water for longer than 45 minutes.
• This method is not recommended for larger roasts and whole birds because they take too long to stay in the water.
• This FDA- and Test Kitchen-approved method is a great choice for thawing small cuts of meat.