Thawing your meat

Allow plenty of time for your meat to defrost. It is safer if it can defrost in the fridge, and the meat tends to taste better too (this is because there is less drip loss and the meat will be more succulent). Never leave meat to thaw in a warm environment, for example next to a radiator or even a warm window sill that catches the sun, this can lead to risk of food poisoning.

If you are short of time, place the meat (still in the vacuum pack) in a clean sink or bowl and leave it under a cold running tap. The more water that can circulate around the meat, the faster it will thaw. This method can reduce the defrosting time by a third to half but should only be used in an emergency. Do not be tempted to cook the meat from frozen or defrost in the microwave as this can make the meat dry out and become very tough.

How to thaw your Kezie meats