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QuestionWhat if there is a sour smell to the ground beef after thawing it?Community AnswerCheck the date or check for discoloration. There shouldn't be a sour smell if everything was handled properly. But it is better to be safe than sick , so throw it out if you have to question.
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QuestionCan you defrost ground beef with the packaging still on?Community AnswerIf you defrost in the microwave, no. If you are defrosting it in the fridge, remove it from the original packaging and place it in a bag with all the air removed.
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QuestionWhy not use hot water to thaw meat in a plastic bag?Community AnswerIt is important to avoid using hot water directly in contact with any food due to the risk of legionella contamination. Also, plastic bags can melt or may leach chemicals at high temperature.
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QuestionHow can I tell if my beef is good?Community AnswerIf its looks good and doesn't smell, its good. If it was fresh before it was frozen it will be fine. The worst that can happen is freezer burn.
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QuestionCan I defrost ground beef in a sink overnight?Community AnswerNo, because the ground beef will be infested with harmful bacteria--even if you submerge it in cold water. If you want to defrost the ground beef overnight, place it in your refrigerator.
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QuestionHow far in advance should I take the meat out of the refrigerator if it hasn't been defrosted?Community AnswerIt depends on how frozen the beef is. It can take a few hours, or you might have to leave it out overnight. Usually people take it out in the morning to be ready by dinner.
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QuestionCan I use milk to defrost my ground beef?Community AnswerNo, as milk goes bad when left out for too long.
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QuestionDo I have to cook the meat in burger form to use these methods?Community AnswerNo, you do not.
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QuestionIf I have a 5 pound package of ground beef, and I thaw it through the cold water method, can I cut a chunk off and refreeze it?Community AnswerNo. Don't ever thaw something out and then refreeze it. This creates harmful bacteria and you will get sick.
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QuestionIs it ever advisable to turn the refrigerator temperature down in order to defrost meat quicker, or leave it lower in case I want to defrost meat?Community AnswerNo. Everything else in your refrigerator will be affected as well, which is a recipe for food-born illness. It's also not energy efficient to be raising and lowering your refrigerator temperature frequently.
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QuestionHow do I make smaller portions out of a frozen 10 pound roll of hamburger to refreeze?Community AnswerYou should separate the meat as soon as you bring it home from the store. Wash your hands and place the roll on a clean surface. Use a knife to separate the meat into 1 pound sections and place them in Ziploc bags, then store them in the freezer. Be sure to wash your hands and disinfect anything that came in contact with the meat when you are finished.
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