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How To Thaw Meat In Minutes!

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The Microwave

Lots of people thaw meat in the microwave, but we wouldn't recommend it. This method will often cook the outer edges of the meat, while (for larger cuts) leaving the center frozen solid. It can also ruin the taste and texture of the meat. Meat that has been thawed in the microwave needs to be cooked immediately. 


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VIDEO: Delicious Stuffed Cabbages

These tasty stuffed cabbage rolls are so easy! 

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 5 - 6 thick rashers bacon
  • 1/2 lb sausage meat
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • 2 bell peppers, diced
  • Salt
  • 1 cabbage head


Method

  1. Fry the bacon in a skillet, then add onion, and meat.
  2. Add tomato paste, bell peppers, garlic and salt, and simmer till cooked through
  3. Boil 1 whole cabbage head in salted water till tender
  4. Spoon mixture into individual cabbage leaves, and fold carefully to form little rolls
  5. Serve with any remaining mixture
  6. Enjoy!