Food safety is vital, especially when using the freezer. Knowing how to properly freeze items and, more importantly, defrost them, is crucial so you do not become unwell. When it comes to meat, the ...

Every November, fans write to us nervously asking about how to defrost a turkey in time for Thanksgiving. “Am I too late?!” they worry. (Our rule of thumb, by the way, is to simply pop the ...

Learn how to safely defrost your turkey—without risking foodborne drama on Thanksgiving. Defrosting turkey in the fridge is the safest and most hands-off method, and is the only USDA-recommended ...

The best methods for thawing chicken are in the fridge, in cold water, and in the microwave. Food safety is crucial when thawing chicken since warm temperatures can spur bacterial growth. For thinner ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We tested five methods for defrosting ground beef to find the best way to do it quickly and safely. Flat-packing ground beef ...

Ground beef dinners like lasagna, burgers and casseroles are almost always in the dinner rotation. So, stocking up on ground beef when it’s on sale and freezing extra packages is a no-brainer. But, ...

Thanksgiving is almost here! If you're planning to cook the big bird, the USDA says there are three ways to safely thaw a frozen turkey. How to thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator Every four to ...