brooklyn1 wrote:
>
> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> >
> > Another thread prompted this: Put a pound of ground beef inside a
> > 1-quart freezer bag, pat it flat to fill the bag, removing as much air
> > as possible. Seal, label bag, and freeze flat. Thaws at room temp
> > fast, and even faster if you submerge the sealed bag in a container of
> >> cool-warm water.
>
> Not a good idea to defrost any meat, especially ground meat, at room
> temperature or in warm water... best to defrost in the fridge, or in
> COLD water if in a rush.

Yes, warm water defrost should be reserved for small items like IQF
shrimp that defrost very fast and will be cooked within minutes.