I just posted this tip as a comment on someone else’s blog, and then I thought, “Hang on…maybe I should go ahead and post it on my own blog too!”
So, here’s my friendly tip about safely thawing meat (or really anything) in your refrigerator while also keeping your refrigerator clean…
One thing that I think is important to remember for helping to keep your refrigerator cleaner is to always put things you are thawing on a plate or in a bowl.
Yes, I know — sometimes space in a refrigerator can be a precious commodity, and adding in a plate or bowl takes up more room. But, it is REALLY worth it!
I had one time that I was thawing a roast in the refrigerator and am SO thankful I had it sitting in a bowl because the bowl ended up with blood/juices all in the bottom — the package had leaked while thawing.
Eeewwwww!
If I had just had that sitting on a refrigerator shelf, not only would it have been a huge mess to clean up, it would have been seriously unsanitary!
So, lose a little space in your refrigerator with a bowl or plate, or maybe even a small bin specifically for throwing in things that you are thawing (if you thaw a lot). But, save yourself the future headache (and potential health risk) of having a horrible leak!
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For more tips and ideas, be sure to check out Works for me Wednesday at Rocks in My Dryer!!!
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