How long does frozen meat take to thaw?

The absolute best way to thaw frozen meats is by leaving it in the fridge until it's completely thawed. If you're crunched for time, take the meat out of it's package, put it on a plate, and place it under cool RUNNING water. This carries away any bacteria that is already present or that grows on the surface of the meat and gently thaws the meat in about 20 minutes (for small cuts) or an hour or two (for large cuts).You can also safely thaw meat in the microwave, though be careful since your microwave can actually start to cook the meat before it's completely thawed.