Thawing Steaks: Mastering the Art of Preparing Your Steak



Thawing Instructions

Every Chophouse Steaks steak, whether it’s our USDA Prime, Dry-aged USDA Prime, or Brant Lake Wagyu, requires careful thawing to match our high standards. Thawing steaks properly is key to maintaining quality.

Adhere to these thawing instructions for optimal results:

  • Always thaw in a refrigerator on a dish within the vacuum-sealed package.
  • Avoid room temperature defrosting.
  • Never use hot water for thawing.
  • Small items generally thaw in about 24 hours, while larger ones may take up to 60 hours.
  • If unopened, steaks can be re-frozen but they may lose some quality in the process.
  • Never thaw steaks in the microwave, as this can result in uneven thawing and may negatively affect the quality of the meat.

Quick Ways to Thaw Steak

If you’re stuck for time, and we mean you have no other choice, you can quickly thaw steaks in a sink of cold water. Simply immerse the steaks (we don’t need to tell you to leave them in their vacuum-sealed packages, do we?) in the water for approximately 90 minutes.

Cooking Tips After Thawing Frozen Steak

 

Always preheat your grill.

USDA Prime & Dry-aged Prime: -Sear on high heat (1 min/side) first. Lower the temperature and continue grilling to the desired doneness.

Canadian &  Japanese Wagyu:   Do not grill over direct flame unless your fire insurance is paid up. Cook in a cast iron pan on a grill or stovetop.

Always rest steaks for at least 5 minutes after removing from heat. The internal temperature will rise another 5–10 degrees during that time.

Use a meat thermometer to check doneness – 110-120F (rare), 120-130F (medium rare), 130-140 (medium) since cooking further to medium-well or well-done is a crime we won’t be part of.

Cooking times will vary based on cut and weight (thickness).

 

Now that you have learned a fast way to thaw steak, are you ready to enjoy perfectly thawed steaks? Visit Chophouse Steaks today and master the art of thawing steaks with our expert guides and quality products!

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For more information about about buying steak online via our online butcher shop, do not hesitate to get in touch with us at (902) 876-2356 or sales@chophousesteaks.ca