{"id":588,"date":"2022-02-16T15:42:40","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T15:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/?p=588"},"modified":"2023-09-27T07:07:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T07:07:06","slug":"how-to-cook-frozen-pork-chops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/how-to-cook-frozen-pork-chops\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking the Ice: How to Cook Frozen Pork Chops"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I would advise against cooking any meat that\u2019s frozen. The food will cook unevenly, likely resulting in some burned areas and some areas that are undercooked. <\/strong>But if you\u2019re determined to cook frozen chops, you can prepare them on the stove, in the oven, or on the grill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pork chops<\/a> are a weeknight staple at my place. They grill beautifully and are ready in no time. I\u2019ll cover my favorite methods for defrosting frozen chops so you can make chops that truly shine.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, I will show you how to cook frozen pork chops and all the tips, tricks, and ingredients that you need to know about. Let’s begin!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Can You Cook Frozen Pork Chops?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, cooking frozen pork chops – without thawing them first – is possible. But I would advise you to thaw frozen meat before cooking<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s an old saying, \u201cJust because you can microwave a steak doesn\u2019t mean you should.\u201d<\/strong> The same goes for cooking frozen chops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Thaw Frozen Pork Chops?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you know that you have to prepare a meal ahead of time, take the chops out of the freezer and place them in the refrigerator overnight or for up to 12 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for a faster way? Try the cold water method:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While still in its plastic packaging, place the chops in a bowl of cold water<\/strong>. I use my sink with the stopper in it. Add ice cubes every thirty minutes. This method can take anywhere from an hour to two hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are in a hurry, you can defrost meat in the microwave. However, I would warn you against this. The problem with this method of defrosting is that it can cook the exterior meat while leaving the inside rock solid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it is possible to cook meat without giving it time to thaw, I would always suggest defrosting it first. Defrosting meat makes it easier to cook, and there are fewer issues to worry about, such as a burned exterior or an undercooked interior.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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