Can frozen meat be cooked without thawing?
Frozen meat may be cooked satisfactorily without thawing; however, cooking time will be increased. Place meat farther from heat and broil 1-1/2 to 2 times the required time for unfrozen steaks and chops; roast 1-1/3 to 1-1/2 times that required for unfrozen roasts. • How should frozen meat be defrosted? There are three safe methods: in the refrigerator, in cold water and in the microwave oven following manufacturer’s directions. • Should you defrost store-wrapped meat in the microwave? No. The shrink wrap used in supermarkets may contain PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and chemicals can migrate from it when heated. Remove the store wrapping as well as the foam tray before micro-defrosting meat and poultry. • If meat is kept in the home freezer for a long time, for example a year or two, is it safe and good to eat? Yes, the meat is safe to eat no matter how long it has been in the freezer if it has remained frozen throughout the storage time. However, the eating quality may have deteriorated d
