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If you have somefrozen meat Whether you want to cook and you also have a few hours to kill before starting to start the cooking process, it is logical of the discirage by letting it thaw on the counter. In this way, you do not have to worry about side effects to defrost meat intoThe microwave or other doubtful stains in the kitchen. Instead, it can thaw naturally by sitting at room temperature for a moment.

But there may be serious problems if you degrade meat on the counter too long at a dangerous temperature becauseWhen frozen food is left over two hoursit can lead to a rapid increase in bacteria growth.

Frozen food is also dangerous when its temperature reaches more than 40 degrees, because it is also when bacteria can also multiply quickly in the food. (In touch:12 food security rules that you certainly break)

While the meat is frozen, it will remain safe and the bacterium inside it will remain in sleep, but while the meat begins to thaw the bacteria will begin to become active, according to theUniversity of Illinois. Experts say "Never" defrost meat on the counter because it can become dangerous after two hours, or an hour in the warmer months due to the risk of rapid cultivation of bacteria.

It is not only meat that can have rapid growth of bacteria when defrosting the counter, it is also dangerous to leave egg products.

If you are looking to thaw meat on a boiling summer day or if your kitchen is hot 40 degrees Fahrenheit, it may be better to search for another option.

A safer way to defrost your meat

TheU.s. Ministry of Agriculture (USDA) Recommends to leave food in the refrigerator to defrost, where it will remain at a constant temperature or at a temperature below a temperature below one or less than 40 degrees, adding that it is also dangerous to defrost the meat in the Hot water. They said thatThe three safest ways to defrost the food are "in the fridge, in cold water and microwave".

Most regularlyadvisable The way to defrost the meat is in the refrigerator, although it can take longer than leaving it at the counter. So, clear some of the remains that are sitting there too long and make room to make your next meal safe and with much less bacteria than let the meat defrost on the counter.

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