How can I defrost BARF meat properly? This is a question that is often asked by animal lovers who are feeding a pet using the BARF method for the first time. We are therefore giving you various tips on how to defrost frozen meat - and what you should avoid so that your animal benefits optimally from BARF feeding.
What you should consider:
If you want to defrost the meat properly, you should first place it in a bowl or on a plate. The defrosting process should never take place in the closed packaging: There is an increased chance of bacteria forming that could harm your animal - especially if the foil has already swollen during defrosting or the meat smells sour. If you have ever defrosted frozen meat, for example for grilling, you will be familiar with the liquid that comes out of the meat during the defrosting process. Another advantage of a bowl or a deep plate is that this meat juice is retained and can also be fed to your animal. The meat juice contains important vitamins and minerals that your animal must consume as part of species-appropriate raw feeding.
If you want to defrost frozen meat but not feed it straight away, it is best to put the bowl and its contents in the fridge in the evening or morning. It is also important not to cover the meat completely. The meat should then be defrosted by the next meal. If the defrosting process in the fridge is not yet complete, that is not a problem - the raw meat should warm up to room temperature before it is fed anyway.
Defrost frozen meat quickly: Avoid using the microwave
Did you actually want to defrost frozen meat last night but forgot? Then you should definitely not use the microwave. Although this will ensure that the meat defrosts quickly, important ingredients can be lost in the process. The surface of the meat in particular will quickly become too hot, while the meal for your pet is still ice cold on the inside. To defrost the meat correctly and effectively, you can use a water bath instead. Put the meat in a bowl as usual and place it in the sink or large bowl filled with warm water.
Your Guide to All Meats
So now you know how to properly defrost your BARF meat and preserve the valuable ingredients. You can use these tips for all types of meat that you want to BARF your animal with - from classics such as beef and poultry, to horse, lamb and fish, to game, rabbit and goat. You will quickly find out which types of meat your animal likes best. Of course, you can always take a look at our special offers for dogs and cats or the ready-made BARF. Here we put together various packages that are suitable for your animal.
