Defrosting pork meat properly to ensure it retains its nutritional value and freshness is a major concern for housewives.
In fact, the common method of thawing is to take the frozen meat out and wait for it to slowly soften. The disadvantage of this method is that it takes a long time, so to save time, some people soak and thaw frozen meat in cold or hot water. However, this will compromise the quality of the meat and can easily promote bacterial growth.
Here are some quick ways to defrost meat while still ensuring its freshness for cooking.
Method 1: Defrosting with white vinegar and saltwater
– Pour clean water into a clean pot or bowl.
– Then add 1 teaspoon of salt and a few drops of white vinegar, stir well to dissolve.
– Now place the frozen meat in and soak it for about 3-5 minutes, the meat will gradually soften. Salt and vinegar not only help the meat thaw quickly, but also preserve the fresh taste of the meat and help reduce bacteria.
Note: Do not choose too sour vinegar to use. If using sweet vinegar, it is very convenient for thawing. Pay attention to using the right amount of vinegar, otherwise the taste of the meat will be affected and it won’t be as delicious.
Method 2: Defrosting with lime and ginger
– Pour pure water or boiled water into a large bowl, add lime and ginger slices into the water.
– Then soak the frozen pork in the water for about 10 minutes, the pork will be as soft as newly bought. Lime and ginger keep the meat fresher and effectively sterilize it.
Method 3: Defrosting with paper towels and rice wine
– Place a layer of paper towels on the bottom of the pot, pour a moderate amount of rice wine onto the paper.
– Then place the frozen pork on the paper. Place another layer of paper towels on top of the frozen meat and repeat the same steps, then cover the pot and wait for it to thaw.
– In less than 10 minutes, the pork will thaw quickly. Rice wine can make the meat more tender. The paper towels can quickly absorb moisture from the surface of the pork and thaw the frozen meat.
Method 4: Defrosting with sugar
– With this method, first, you create a mixture of warm water at about 40 degrees by mixing cold water and boiling water in a ratio of 5:1 (5 parts cold water and 1 part boiling water). Add a little sugar and stir well until dissolved.
– Finally, place the frozen pork in and wait for 5-7 minutes. This method helps defrost the meat quickly while still preserving its nutritional properties.
Important principles when freezing fresh meat and thawing meat
For frozen meat, after thawing, it should be cooked immediately, avoiding leaving it outside or continuing to freeze it. Before freezing, all bags should be evenly distributed and carefully packaged to prevent moisture loss. Food in the refrigerator should be organized properly, not mixed together, cooked food should be placed on top, and raw food should be at the bottom.
By Lệ Mỹ – VietNamNet.vn
