On 10/17/2013 9:12 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> In article >,
> Julie Bove > wrote:
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>> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
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>>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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>>>> "Cheri" > wrote in message
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>>>>> Sounds like mine. It defrosts quickly, so I freeze it these days.
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>>>> I don't know why I didn't think to freeze cooked meat before. I think it
>>>> only dawned on me after I bought the frozen, cooked hamburger patties. I
>>>> dislike frozen raw meat. I did used to keep some in the freezer because
>>>> I can't always get out to the store but... I always forgot to defrost it
>>>> and most meat doesn't cook well from frozen. But cooked meat, and
>>>> especially bacon is much quicker to defrost...assuming that it is
>>>> packaged in individual portions. And you can also reheat most frozen
>>>> meats from the frozen state.
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>>> I freeze most meat raw and it defrosts fast in the microwave. I do freeze
>>> cooked meat, mostly portions to eat later, and I always cook ground meat
>>> because I don't trust that it will be safe hanging around.
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>> I've tried that but I'm big into food texture and the texture just doesn't
>> seem the same once it has been in the microwave. I just find it easier at
>> least these days to freeze it cooked. Husband is pretty much the only one
>> eating meat here now. I eat a small amount of beef and once in a while
>> bacon or turkey. But nothing else.
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> I don't defrost meat in the microwave, but if I'm in a hurry, I'll flip
> over a large frying pan and lay the meat (in a plastic bag) on the back
> of the frying pan. Turn it a few times, and it doesn't take much time
> at all to defrost. Naturally, this works better with thin pieces.
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>
I don't like using the microwave for thawing, either. If it's wrapped
well you can thaw meat pretty quickly by placing it in a pan of COLD water.

Jill