Harold McGee on Thawing Meats

[Rmis32]

Save time, while doing it safely.

"A Hot-Water Bath for Thawing Meats"

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/08/din...

[greygarious]

I usually defrost in cool water but on occasion desparation has led me to use hot water. No bad consequences though I chalked that up to speedy cooking. Nice to know it wasn't dangerous to begin with.

[racer x]

Very useful info. Thanks.