The Cold, Hard Truth About Defrosting
Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on March 27, 2024
Written by Danny Bonvissuto
Don’t: Thaw Food on the Counter
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Don’t: Be Fooled by a Frozen Center
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Do: Thaw in the Fridge
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Do: Be Flexible
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Do: Check Your Fridge Temp
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Don’t: Thaw Food in Hot Water
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Do: Thaw in Cold Water
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Don’t: Go Rogue
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Do: Thaw in Your Microwave
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Don’t: Put Frozen Food in a Slow Cooker
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Do: Use an Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
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Do: Cook Without Thawing
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