How long will this take to defrost?

Bighamps

I have a large boned and rolled lamb shoulder. It weighs 1.8kg and I intend to cook it on Boxing Day. How long to defrost this? I’m thinking 36 hours in a fridge.
Any ideas?

dlusman

Have a read of - https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/meat-preparation/focus-on-lambfrom-farm-to-table/ct_index

Says it can be thawed quickly in cold water

babyshoes

I'd pop it in cool water about 5 hours before you want to cook it. If it's defrosted too soon you can just pop it in the fridge for a while.