The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Fifth Avenue in New York City. The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Fifth Avenue in New York City. Â©bigstockphoto.com/Stu99 Celebrate St Patrick's Day. Celebrations concentrate on Irish themed parties, drinks and food. Many people get into the spirit by dressing in green clothing and eating green colored food.
1 To thaw beef in cold water, do not remove packaging. 2  Be sure the package is airtight or put it into a leakproof bag. 3  Submerge the beef in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes so that it continues to thaw. 4  Small packages of beef may thaw in an hour or less; a 3- to 4-pound roast may take 2 to 3 hours. Be sure the package is airtight or put it into a leakproof bag. 2  Submerge the beef in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes so that it continues to thaw. 3  Small packages of beef may thaw in an hour or less; a 3- to 4-pound roast may take 2 to 3 hours.
The Best Defrost Option. Put your frozen roast in the refrigerator for one to three days -- five days at the most. A 4-pound cut takes about 24 hours to thaw, but give it extra time if possible, just to be sure. This is the slowest method, but the safest and best for maintaining quality.