When ready to prepare your meat, it is important that it defrosts slowly at a controlled temperature. Therefore, we recommend letting it thaw in the refrigerator in its original packaging. Allow 24 hours for the meat to thaw, depending on the cut. Once completely thawed, be sure to use the beef in 1-3 days. Note: We do NOT recommend using the microwave or a warm water bath to thaw the beef as it can negatively affect the taste of the meat.