Question: do defrosting trays really work?
Answer: Thawing Food on a Defrosting Tray A steak just stays steak. ... And since heat moves slowly through meat, it will take a long time to thaw a frozen steak at room temperature, even on a defrosting tray. The fact is, a defrosting tray will not thaw a frozen steak noticeably faster than your kitchen counter will.