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Food
Defrosting
Time per 450
g
(1 lb)
Method
Standing
Time
Meat
Beef/Lamb/Pork
joint 450
g
(1 lb)
10-15 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an
upturned saucer or use a rack. Turn
3-4 times. Shield.
60 mins
Minced beef
450
g
(1 lb)
10-15 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Break up
and turn 3-4 times.
30 mins
Chops 450
g
(1 lb)
10-15 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
15-20 mins
Sausages
450
g
(1 lb)
10-12 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
15-20 mins
Bacon rashers
8-10 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn and
separate twice. Shield if necessary.
10 mins
Stewing steak
450
g
(1 lb)
10-15 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Break up
frequently.
15 mins
Whole chicken
450
g
(1 lb)
8-10 mins
Place in a suitable dish on an
upturned saucer or use a rack. Turn
3-4 times. Shield.
60 mins
Chicken portions
450
g
(1 lb)
10-15 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
30 mins
Fish
Whole 450
g
(1 lb)
15-20 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.
Shield.
15-20 mins
Fillets/Steak
450
g
(1 lb)
10-12 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice,
separate and shield if necessary.
15-20 mins
Prawns
450
g
(1 lb)
10-12 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice
during defrosting.
10-15 mins
General
Bread sliced
400
g
(14 oz)
4-5 mins
Place on a plate. Separate and
rearrange during defrosting.
10-15 mins
Slice of bread
30
g
(1 oz)
30 secs -
1 min
Place on a plate.
1-2 mins
Pastry 450
g
(1 lb)
4-5 mins
Place on a plate. Turn halfway.
10-15 mins
Soft fruit 450
g
(1 lb)
12-14 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice
during defrosting.
10-15 mins
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.
Defrosting Chart