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Expert: - 12/19/2008


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I have 2 whole beef tenderloins that are cooked and were then frozen. What is the best method to defrost and re-heat with out it turning to leather and getting that grey color that is so unappetizing? Any suggestions or help is appreciated.

Answer
Kenneth:
Any kind of meat cut is difficult to defrost without getting harder, dryer and smaller.
What i can tell you is defrost inside refrigerator for about 12 hours, after that re-heat inside microwave over for about 5 minutes.
You have to know that you can do it just one time and if you don't eat after 12 hour defrosting process starts, you're in a big food poisoning risk.
I'm sorry for not having more helpful information,
Thanks,
Enrique

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Enrique Torres

Expertise

How to cook meat (beef, poultry, pork, fish, shrimps, lamb) using pan frying, grilling and steam systems. How to obtain a more tender, juicy and flavorful meat fillets at low cost. Expertise in sous vide cooking method. How to give better meat fillets at the dish in Catering services while reducing costs.

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My company has been developing studies in meat cooking since 2000, my expertise is based on the lastest studies in meat histology changes related to ageing, storage and cooking process and recipes. My expertise is focused on juiciness, tenderness and yield increasing.

Publications
In spanish: http://sigp.minagricultura.gov.co/soporte/noticias/Boletin_Barrera_Vapor.pdf Translation: Improvement of culinary quality of beef during cooking process. A ( U$200.000)investigation work. about how to cook 4 standard beef cuts, while reducing ageing time and loses, using last edible technolgy (steam barrier).

Education/Credentials
La Salle Univ. Animal Scientist 1986-1992 National University of Colombia Food and Science Technology focused on meat processing.1992-1994 Andes University (Colombia) Marketing Specialist 1997-1999 Saint Joseph's University (Philadelphia) Food Marketing 2001 Meat processors consultant since 1995.

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Aramark (Colombia).

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