Transfer the bacon from the freezer to the refrigerator
Leave it in the refrigerator until fully thawed
Keep it sealed or covered while thawing
Use thawed bacon within 1 to 2 days
For faster thawing, place the sealed bacon in cold water
Change the cold water every 30 minutes
Cook bacon immediately after cold-water thawing
Use the microwave defrost setting for quick thawing
Rotate and check the bacon frequently if microwaving
Cook bacon right after microwave thawing