Pull it out and put it in the sink before I leave for work in the morning. Cook it up as soon as I got off for the day.
This, however if I forget or there's a change in plans and I don't have time then I thaw in a hot water bath in the sink. Replenish hot water as it cools for faster thaw. If I'm doing backstrap on the grill I keep replacing the hot water until the meat is almost hot to the touch.
Keep meat in vacuum bags or burger bags until thawed. Water should not touch the meat! If it does pat dry with a towel. Never thaw in a microwave, that's just wrong.
