The best way to defrost venison in a hurry is using the cold water method, or at a push, you can thaw it in the microwave. The fastest method is unfortunately not the best way to defrost venison. The safest and most effective way to thaw this type of meat is by refrigerating it for at least 24 hours.

You can freeze ginger in the freezer to preserve it, and it will remain in peak condition for up to 6 months. After 6 months in the freezer, the flavor can start to diminish.

By keeping nuts in the freezer, you can preserve them for as long as two years, and they will retain their peak flavor and texture. Nuts can be kept in the freezer for longer than two years and will remain safe to eat, though they may no longer taste fresh.

Like most fresh fish produce, crab legs have a short shelf life when kept in the refrigerator, but you can extend their shelf life considerably by keeping them in the freezer. They will maintain peak condition for up to 6 months in the freezer, and will still be safe to eat beyond this.

Hamburgers can be kept in the freezer indefinitely and will be safe to eat as long as they have been stored consistently at 0°C / 32°F. It is recommended that burgers are used within six months of having been frozen, as their taste can start to deteriorate after this time.

Store bought bread keeps well in the freezer for between 4 to 6 months, while homemade bread doesn’t last quite as long because it doesn’t contain the preservatives present in store bought bread. You can expect homemade bread to last for between 2 and 3 months in the freezer, but remember that bread loses its flavor the longer it is left in the freezer.

If you want to extend the shelf life of your pecans even further then they can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer. Pecans will last up to a year in the refrigerator, or up to 2 years when kept in the freezer.

Fresh pork chops will typically only last three to five days in the refrigerator while keeping pork chops in the freezer can allow them to last indefinitely. If you want the tastiest pork chops, they should be frozen for no longer than four to six months.

To preserve the flour indefinitely, storing it in the freezer is your best option. Flour that has been frozen will be in its best condition if used within two years. However, flour which has been kept in the freezer for longer than two years will still be safe to use and eat.

Milk for cereal or coffee will need to be defrosted before you can use it, and this can be done either in the refrigerator or by using the cold water method. Avoid defrosting milk in the microwave or at room temperature because this can lead to bacterial growth.

You can defrost bread by putting it in the refrigerator overnight, or by leaving it at room temperature for between 1 to 3 hours. You can also cook bread from frozen, so if you want a slice of toast or a grilled cheese, you don’t need to defrost the bread first.

You can defrost meatballs in the refrigerator by leaving them overnight, or you can use the thaw setting on a microwave. If you want to speed up the defrosting process without a microwave, you can put bagged meatballs in a bowl of cold water.