[header] How to defrost meat [title] Choose the refrigerator for slow, even defrosting. [step] The refrigerator method is easy and safe, requiring very little hands-on time. Additionally, you don't have to worry about cooking thinner portions of the food or overheating the meat. 
However, it can take a long time for food to thaw, especially larger meats like a turkey or a pork roast. [substeps] If you don't have at least 24 hours to wait for the meat to defrost, choose a faster method.