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Cooking Instructions
Defrosting Guide
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Unwrap food. Place food on microwave-safe rack, plate or shallow
dish.
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After first half of defrosting time: remove any remaining wrap, break
food apart or separate pieces if possible, remove any thawed food, if
possible, shield tips, thin meat or warm areas of food with foil.
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When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in all areas. If still
slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few
minutes.
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Poultry and fish may be placed under running cool water until
defrosted.
Food
Microwave Time at
Defrost Level
Procedure
Beef
Chuck Roast
up to 5 lbs
Steaks
up to 5 lbs
Ground Beef
up to 3 lbs
Microwave Time:
7-9 min / lb
Let Stand: 5-10 min.
Microwave Time:
6-9 min / lb
Let Stand: 5-10 min
Microwave Time:
8-10 min / lb
Let Stand: 5-10 min.
Place on plate or rack.
Microwave until a wooden
pick can be easily inserted in
center. Turn over twice.
Place on plate or rack.
Microwave until pliable, then
separate steaks and
rearrange. Turn over twice.
Place on plate or rack.
Microwave until pliable, then
break apart and remove
defrosted portions at halftime.
Turn over twice.
Pork
Spareribs
up to 3 lbs
Pork Chops
up to 3 lbs
Microwave Time:
6-8 min / lb
Let Stand: 5-10 min.
Microwave Time:
6-8 min / lb
Let Stand: 5-10 min.
Place on plate or rack.
Microwave until pliable, then
separate and rearrange. Turn
over twice.
Place on plate or rack.
Microwave until pliable, then
separate and rearrange. Turn
over twice.
Poultry
Whole
Chicken
up to 5 lbs
Pieces
up to 2 lbs
Microwave Time:
7-9 min / lb
Let Stand: 5-10 min.
Microwave Time:
9-11 min / lb
Let Stand: 5-10 min.
Place on plate or rack.
Microwave until pliable, then
break apart and rearrange
portions at half time. Rinse
cavity with cool water.
Remove giblets.
Place on plate or rack.
Microwave until pliable, then
break apart and rearrange
portions at half time.
Seafood
Steaks
up to 3-5 lbs
Fillets
up to 3-5 lbs
Shrimp
up to 3 lbs
Microwave Time:
6-9 min / lb
Let Stand: 5-10 min.
Microwave Time:
4-7 min / lb
Let Stand: 5-10 min.
Microwave Time:
4-7 min / lb
Let Stand: 5-10 min.
Place on plate or rack.
MIcrowave until a wooden
pick can be easily inserted in
center, break apart and
rearrange at half time.
Place on plate or rack.
Microwave until a wooden
pick can be easily inserted in
center, break apart and
rearrange at half time.
Place on plate or rack.
Microwave until pliable, then
separate and rearrange at
half time.
Food
Microwave Time at
Defrost Level
Procedure
