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How To Thaw Meat In Minutes!

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Leaving It Out At Room Temperature 4/5

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Leaving It Out At Room Temperature

Thawing meat at room temperature can be slightly more efficient than in the fridge, but it's also slightly more dangerous. Harmful bacteria like to grow at temperatures between 40°F and 140°F — and a comfortable room temperature, 70°F, sits right in the middle of that. You'll have to be sure to cook your meat thoroughly to kill off any potential bacteria. 


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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!