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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.
Beef/Lamb/Pork Joint
Meat
700 g (1 lb 8 oz) 15 mins Place in a suitable dish or on an
upturned saucer or use a rack.
Turn 3-4 times.
60 mins
Beef/Lamb/Pork Joint 1.0 Kg (2 lb 4 oz) 20 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an
upturned saucer or use a rack.
Turn 3-4 times.
60 mins
Sirloin/Rump Steak 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) 10 mins Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn twice. 30 mins
Beef Burgers
100 g (x1) 3 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn twice.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn twice.
10 mins
200 g (x2)
400 g (x4)
4-5 mins
7-8 mins
Minced Beef 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) 12 mins Place in a suitable dish. Break up
and turn 3-4 times. 15 mins
5 mins
10 mins
Stewing Steak 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) 15 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Break up and turn twice.
20 mins
Lamb Chops 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) 8 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice.
20 mins
Lamb Fillets 300 g (11 oz) 10 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice.
10 mins
Pork Ribs 700 g (1 lb 8 oz) 10 mins Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn twice.
30 mins
Pork Chops 350 g (12 oz) 6-7 mins Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn twice.
20 mins
Bacon Rashers 250 g (9 oz) 7 mins Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn 2-3 times.
20 mins
Sausages 100 g (2) 3 mins Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn 2-3 times.
3 mins
10 mins
500 g (8) 8-10 mins
Whole chicken 1.5 Kg (3 lb 5 oz) 30 mins Place in a suitable dish or an
upturned saucer or use a rack.
Turn 3-4 times. Shield if necessary
45 mins
Chicken Portions x1 150 g (5 oz) 6 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn. 30 mins
x2 350 g (12 oz) 8-10 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice. 30 mins
x3/4 500 g
(1lb 2 oz)
13-14 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn. 30 mins
Food Weight Defrost
Time Method Standing
Time