Mary-Anne, I presume that you mean I should totally encase the 3 lbs of thin-sliced beef in a waterproof jacket, and then soak it in cold water in the sink.... right? Penny, NY ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.