[Gargamel]

Didn't want to start a new thread for a simple comment... so....

Usually when i get my steaks from the store, I put each one in it's own ziplock, or sometimes enough for one serving each for the household.

But our schedules don't really allow for good meal planning, as we have random times we get home in the evening, or too late altogether. So defrosting the steaks when we want steaks is an issue, since we can't leave them out to thaw as they may not get used that day. And I hate using the microwave, as it tends to cook a small part of the meat.

This may not be revolutionary, but I have discovered this neat little trick for rapidly thawing the steaks, and it works well for any meat.

Make sure the zip lock is sealed, and doesn't have any holes in it. Draw up a large bowl/pot of hot water and let the bags soak in the water for 20 minutes or so. Voila, thawed meat. This takes about the length of time it takes me to start the charcoal, and chop up the veggies for sauteing. When the veggies are done, the grills ready, and the meats freshly thawed.

This technique as works pretty well for bagging the meat. Put the meat in a bag, leaving the opening slightly open, and submerge the bag in water. It forces the air out of the bag, so when you freeze it, it reduces the chance of freezer burn.