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How Long After Thawing Meat Must You Cook It?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jackie Carmichael

Once meat is thawed, it is subject to bacterial growth. The amount of time you have to cook meat varies depending on how it was thawed. There are three ways you can safely thaw meat. If you need to thaw something quick, you can use the microwave. You can thaw meat in the refrigerator with some planning ahead.