3 Safe Ways to Thaw Frozen Pork Chops

The average American eats 1 ¼ pounds of pork each week. That's a lot of tenderloin, ribs, and chops!.So if you've stocked up on enough pork chops to last you for a while, here's how to safely thaw them:.No matter which method you choose for how to thaw frozen pork chops, do not do so at room temperature.One safe method is to allow them to chill at refrigerator temperature (35° F to 40° F) for 12 to 24 hours.Or you can submerge the bag of frozen pork chops in a pot of cold tap water, replacing the water every 30 minutes.If you are really in a hurry, you can thaw pork chops in the microwave.Cook them at 50% power for 2 minutes, flip, and then cook for 2 minutes more.If you're in a huge rush, you can cook most recipes starting with frozen pork chops; just cook them about 50% longer