how long to defrost pork chops in microwave
For small packages of chops or individual chops, cold water defrosting can be as quick as microwave defrosting. Place the tightly wrapped chops in a deep bowl and fill it with cold water. Change the water after 20 to 30 minutes, or leave cold water trickling into it so it's constantly refreshed. Individual chops can thaw this way in 20 to 40 minutes, depending on their thickness, while packages of chops can take an hour or more.