Does anyone remember those defrosting pans

[AllieK]

Remember a few years ago, as-seen-on-tv was selling those things that defrosted meat quickly...did anyone buy one?

I just found out that a cookie sheet does just as well. I have a old aluminum cookie sheet and it will defrost a 2-in. thick roast in under 2 hours. Before I tried this, I would put a roast on the counter, still in the store packaging, and it would take all day. I should have tried this a long time ago!!!

[Rescuedpanther]

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ya I rember them, nener got one though. i was to tight, heck my uncle used to say i was so tight i squeaked, LOL

[luvs2eat]

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Been using my "air-bake" cookie sheets for years to defrost meat fast! It really works!!

[Ginger]

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I turn my cast iron frying pan upside down and toss whatever needs defrosting, on top. Works like a charm.

[TexAnn]

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That was some interesting info...thanks ladies.

[twjd]

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Never heard of this, can someone explain how it works and how to do it?

[food gal]

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Ok yes I was one that bought one and LOVE it and use it at least once a month..Don't know how it works but it does....

[Ginger]

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You can basically use any heavy pan. Put the frozen item (preferably in the wrappings so you don't get 'juices' all over) on the pan and just let it sit on the counter for a couple of hours. It has something to do with the way heat and cold is conducted thru metal.

[mommyx2]

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I have one sitting in my kitchen as I type... I moved in this house 13yrs ago anda few mths ago pulled all the boxes under the basement stairs out.. and there it was. still in the shipping box.. my 1st hubby had bought it. he was a infommecial junkie!! It will be going into the Purple heart pick up box this mth.

[AllieK]

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I haven't tried anything except flat meats. Does it work for a whole chicken too?

[AllieK]

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Here's what I found about how it works.
Metal alloy (aluminum) that draws energy heat from the air & displaces it back into the metal alloy of the tray & then into product that you are defrosting.

I found that the pan was discontinued because of the danger of thawing meat at room temperature. It said that thawing meat for longer that 2 hours at room temperature "may" be dangerous.

I guess I won't try thawing chicken that way. I'll just do it in the frig. like I usually do.

[Ginger]

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Actually, if you turn the thing you are trying to defrost, after an hour, I find that most anything defrosts in 2 hours. I always check the item about every half hour, and if it does not still feel cold on the outside, I move it to the fridge.