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After thawing raw meat in the microwave, when should you cook it?

Immediately.

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  1. Immediately ✔
  2. After refrigerating it overnight
  3. Once it reaches room temperature

Why: Cook it immediately after microwave thawing. Plan to start cooking as soon as thawing finishes.

Huh, didn't know that: Cold-water thawing requires a fresh change of water every half hour.

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Answer: Immediately. Cook it immediately after microwave thawing. Plan to start cooking as soon as thawing finishes.

  1. FDA: Refrigerator Thermometers, Cold Facts about Food Safety www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/refrigerator-thermometers-cold-facts-about-food-safety
    must be cooked immediately after thawing.
    Checked 2026-10-07.

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