You probably pulled this brick of pork out of your freezer last Tuesday. I’m not judging—I’ve defrosted a Thanksgiving turkey in the microwave while crying. If it’s still rock-hard, do not panic.
Place it in the fridge for 24 hours per five pounds. That’s the “smart” way. The fun way is to submerge it in cold water, changing the water every thirty minutes while you pretend you’re a Michelin-star chef.
Surprising fact: A frozen ham left on the counter is basically a science experiment for bacteria. Skip that. You want delicious ham, not a biology project that fights back.