Here’s a weird thing people do: they rinse frozen pork chops under hot water to “speed things up.” Stop. Rinsing meat spreads bacteria all over your sink like a tiny bacterial paintball fight. It also warms the surface of the chop while the inside stays frozen. This is a guaranteed way to get uneven cooking and a ticket to foodborne illness town. Population: you.
How to Defrost Pork Chops: 8 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow
If you want to rinse your pork chops, do it right before cooking, and immediately dry them with paper towels. But for defrosting? No. Just no. The only thing you should be rinsing is your guilt for not planning ahead.
