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> 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.

Geeze, I must be dead..

Scotty