Thawing meat/fish

[cmayna]

If one had plenty of time, what is the best way to thaw out meat / fish?   I've always done it a couple day in the refer before smoking, but wonder if it's better to run it under cold running water a few hours before needing.

 

[diggingdogfarm]

Thawing in the fridge is always the best and safest way. If you thaw with cold water the meat/fish should be cooked immediately after thawing.

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Big_Thaw/


~Martin