defrosting mince...

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...how long does it take, and whats the best (and safest) way to do it?

i froze it on its use by date, it should still be ok to eat shouldnt it? (ive never frozen meat b4, and i really cant cook to save my life, live off ready meals, but am trying to learn to cook :rolleyes: :eek: )

thankies!

billieboy_2

I would take it out the night before you want to use it and defrost it in the fridge. If you froze it on the use by date, I would use it as soon as it's defrosted.

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billieboy wrote: »

I would take it out the night before you want to use it and defrost it in the fridge. If you froze it on the use by date, I would use it as soon as it's defrosted.

i was hoping to use it tonight.....

Bongedone

You can defrost it in the microwave or fill your sink with hot water and put the tub in with a weight on it. (I presume its vacuum packed and beef)

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Bongedone wrote: »

You can defrost it in the microwave or fill your sink with hot water and put the tub in with a weight on it. (I presume its vacuum packed and beef)

thankyou, how long in the microwave do you know? do i leave it all in the packaging? could i just leave it out on the side instead, or would it not be done in time? (told you i know nothing aobut cooking lol)

elly2

I usually cook mince from frozen in a pan of boiling water(dont know if this is the done thing) but we are all still alive.

Bongedone

Take it out of the packaging and microwave on low or defrost for a minute at a time and till you can break it up. Leave it on the side for the moment and you may find you don't need the microwave. You can always do it later.

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Bongedone wrote: »

Take it out of the packaging and microwave on low or defrost for a minute at a time and till you can break it up. Leave it on the side for the moment and you may find you don't need the microwave. You can always do it later.

thankyou see why i usually opt for ready meals? lol

Rowan9

I have always just browned it as a big frozen lump, turning it over and over as bits defrost and brown. i am ultra-careful about food and often throw out rather than risk but I've never had any problems doing this with beef mince.
wen

susank

Usually defrost it for about 10 minutes in the microwave then turn into pan and brown it and break it up as we go.

Stephen_Leak

wmf wrote: »

I have always just browned it as a big frozen lump, turning it over and over as bits defrost and brown. i am ultra-careful about food and often throw out rather than risk but I've never had any problems doing this with beef mince.
wen

Same here. I just keep turning the block over and "shaving" the defrosted layer off with a spatula. I haven't had any problems, either ... <thud>