Question

The three safe thawing methods are:

Answer 1

Answer:

Third option

Explanation:

Thawing meat on the counter is risky because once it hits a certain temperature, bacteria start to multiply. That eliminates the second option. Warm/ hot water will also create more bacteria and will cause the exterior of the meat to heat up faster while the interior is still frozen. That gets rid of the first and fourth option.  

Answer 2

C. 1) in cold water 2) In the refrigerator 3) As part of the cooking process