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Meat Defrosting Method Standing
Time Time
Beef/Lamb/Pork 6-8 mins. Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned 60 mins.
Joint 450g (1lb) saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield.
Minced Beef 10-13 mins. Place in a suitable dish. 15 mins.
450g. (1lb) Break up and turn 3-4 times.
Chops 7-8 mins. Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. 15 mins.
450g. (1lb) Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
Sausages 4 mins. Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. 15 mins.
450g. (1lb) Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
Bacon rashers 6-7 mins. Place in a suitable dish. Turn and
450g. (1lb) separate twice. Shield if necessary. 10 mins.
Stewing Steak 8-10 mins. Place in a suitable dish. 15 mins.
450g. (1lb) Break up frequently.
Whole Chicken 7-8 mins. Place in a suitable dish on an upturned 60 mins.
450g. (1lb) saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield.
Chicken Portions 6-8 mins. Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. 15-30 mins.
450g. (1lb) Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
Fish
Whole 7-8 mins. Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice. Shield. 15 mins.
450g. (1lb)
Fillets/Steak 7-8 mins. Place in a suitable dish. 15 mins.
450g. (1lb) Turn twice, separate and shield if necessary.
Prawns 7-8 mins. Place in a suitable dish. 10 mins.
450g. (1lb) Stir twice during defrosting.
General
Bread Sliced 1 min. 30 sec. Place on the turntable. 10 mins.
400g (14oz) - 2 mins. Separate and rearrange during defrosting.
Slice of bread 10 -15 sec. Place on the turntable on 1-2 mins.
30g. (1oz) a piece of kitchen paper.
Pastry 1 min. 30 sec. Place on a plate. 10-15 mins.
450g. (1lb) + rest 1 min. Turn over after 1 min. resting time.
1 min. 30 sec.
Soft Fruit 8-9 mins. Place in a suitable dish. 10 mins.
450g. (1lb) Stir twice during defrosting.
Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time
The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the
oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be
covered during defrosting.
