The Do's and Don'ts of Thawing Food by Meagan Jones

Correct: Refrigerator Thawing

jonesm54_1 — 2024-02-25 15:42:26 UTC

Thawing Terrence's prime rib is the correct option for defrosting his prime rib. Thawing in the refrigerator will not allow his prime rib to reach over 40 degrees, but takes 24 hours to defrost.

Incorrect: Counter Thawing

jonesm54_1 — 2024-02-25 15:42:26 UTC

Terrence leaves the meat out on the kitchen counter, causing bacteria to increase in growth.

Incorrect: Microwave thawing and not cooking as soon as the meat is thawed

jonesm54_1 — 2024-02-25 15:42:27 UTC

If Terrence's prime rib is thawed in the microwave but is not cooked as soon as the meat is thawed, the prime rib could reach between 40 degrees and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. When the prime rib is this temperature, it will cause the bacteria on the prime rib to increase quickly.

Correct: Microwave Thawing and cooking as soon as the meat is thawed.

jonesm54_1 — 2024-02-25 15:42:27 UTC

Terrence thaws his prim rib in the microwave. As soon as the meat is thawed in the microwave, it must be cooked in order to kill bacteria.