Every November, fans write to us nervously asking about how to defrost a turkey in time for Thanksgiving. “Am I too late?!” they worry. (Our rule of thumb, by the way, is to simply pop the ...

To determine the best way to defrost chicken, I tested the USDA’s three recommended methods, along with two other common, ...

Food safety is vital, especially when using the freezer. Knowing how to properly freeze items and, more importantly, defrost them, is crucial so you do not become unwell. When it comes to meat, the ...

We've all been there. You're planning a mouthwatering steak dinner for your family. As you're gathering the ingredients for your feast, you realize that the meat is still frozen solid in the freezer.

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Before we get into why the microwave’s defrost ...

It’s almost dinnertime and, whoops, you forgot to get the steak you planned to serve out of the freezer. Not to worry. If you have a microwave, you can defrost the meat in no time using the defrost ...

Count me among the people who pat themselves on the back when they carefully pack away food in the freezer, knowing there’s something to cook and eat in the future. That, my friends, is only half the ...

We've all been there. You have a plan for a special dinner - a nice steak seared on the stovetop, or maybe grilled. Perhaps you're planning on steak tacos or a one-skillet meal with steak bites and ...

Many folks are planning end-of-summer barbecues, albeit smaller ones because of the pandemic. A smart start: Plan your meal now while thinking about food safety. For example, thawing burgers the wrong ...