10 Actually Reasonable Ways To Defrost Raw Meat - Chowhound

Since you've gone to all that work defrosting your meat, one assumes you would want to cook it right away. However, sometimes life gets away from you, so it's important to note that you really do need to cook it the same day in many cases. Once you defrost meat, it no longer has the months-long shelf life it had in the freezer. For instance, steaks do well in the freezer for nine to 12 months, while ground beef…