How To Quickly Defrost Venison. After thawing, cook the meat immediately. For fast thawing, place meat in a leakproof plastic bag and immerse it in cold water.

To thaw venison, you can either let it thaw in the fridge, immerse the whole package in cold water, put it in a microwave, or skip the separate thawing part and cook it immediately. In about an hour, smaller cuts of meat can defrost in cold water, while a microwave makes the process even faster. How do you defrost a deer backstrap?