Place the steak in the refrigerator
Leave it wrapped or in a sealed bag
Allow 12 to 24 hours for thawing
Put the steak in cold water if you need it faster
Keep the steak sealed in a leakproof bag
Change the cold water every 30 minutes
Cook immediately after cold-water thawing
Use the microwave defrost setting for the fastest method
Rotate the steak often if using a microwave
Cook immediately after microwave thawing
Do not thaw steak at room temperature
Do not refreeze steak after it has thawed unless cooked first