How to defrost meat without damaging its taste and nutritional value: a frying pan life hack

16.01.2023 13:25

If until recently the microwave was considered a lifesaver for housewives who are constantly short of time, now opinions about this miracle of technical progress differ significantly.

Thus, opponents of the use of microwave ovens believe that it is unsafe for humans and food.

If we are talking about meat, it is worth noting that defrosting in water is not suitable for it, since this method spoils the structure of beef or pork.

What should you do if you urgently need to cook dinner, but you forgot to take the meat out of the freezer in advance?

It's simple - try using a simple frying pan.

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You need to stock up on kitchen utensils with thick walls and heat them thoroughly over the fire.

When the pan is hot enough, remove it from the heat and place a piece of frozen meat inside.

That's all - you won't have to put the dishes back on the fire, the meat will defrost quickly enough, and the taste, fibers, or structure of the product will not be affected by this method of defrosting.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Internet resource editor