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frozen joint - help please :D

i got a joint of beef from the bargain bin the other day and put it in the freezer.
took it out yesterday am and put it in the fridge.
this morning its still frozen,:eek: not solid but frozen.
i have put it on the window sill, i want to cook it this afternoon.
i don't normally cook joints as its just me , df and a 3 year old and i am vegetarian.

any bright ideas on defrosting it quick.
? can it go in a bowl of warm water ?
it is not enormous, 825g

TIA for your help

Comments

  • sandraroffey
    sandraroffey Posts: 1,358 Forumite
    put it into a bowl of COLD water not warm.

    if you have a very sharp knife, cut it into steak size slices???

    the cold water method always works for me.
  • Aarons_mummy
    Aarons_mummy Posts: 961 Forumite
    I always thought it was cold water as opposed to warm but then I'm not the greatest in the kitchen!
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  • Aarons_mummy
    Aarons_mummy Posts: 961 Forumite
    Whoops, took so long to post Sandra has already given you a response!
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