How to Defrost Ribs

Overview
Ribs stored in a freezer set at 0 degrees F will maintain taste and quality for four to six months. When it is time to thaw the ribs, RIFT Platinum it is important to do it in a way that will ensure it is safe to consume and maintain the quality of the meat. TERA Gold The key to thawing ribs and other cuts of meat safely is to keep the temperature below 40 degrees F to prevent the growth of bacteria.

Step 1
Keep ribs in the original package. This will keep the meat from drying out.

Step 2
Place the package of ribs on a plate or dish. The packaging may leak as it thaws, rift gold and the dish will prevent these drips from soiling other foods。

Step 3
Plan ahead. It may take 24 hours or more for the ribs to thaw in the refrigerator.

Step 4
Use meat within five days of thawing. Rift Gold Ribs, either pork or beef, that go directly from the freezer to the refrigerator, will maintain quality and safety for an additional five days in the refrigerator.

Tips and Warnings
You can also thaw ribs in cold water or the microwave, but both can adversely effect the quality of the meat. Ribs that have been thawed in the refrigerator can be refrozen safely. Meat thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be cooked before being refrozen.