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Meat
Defrosting time
Method
Standing time
Beef/lamb/
16-18 mins.
Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned
60 mins.
Pork joint
450g (1lb)
saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield.
Minced beef
12 mins.
Place in a suitable dish.
15 mins.
450g (1lb)
Break up and turn 3-4 times.
Chops
10-12 mins.
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
15 mins.
450g (1lb)
Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
Sausages
12 mins.
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
15 mins.
450g (1lb)
Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
Bacon rashers
6-8 mins.
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
10 mins.
450g (1lb)
Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
Stewing steak
12 mins.
Place in a suitable dish.
15 mins.
450g (1lb)
Break up frequently.
Whole chicken
13-15 mins.
Place in a suitable dish on an upturned saucer
60 mins.
450g (1lb)
or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield.
Chicken portions
10-12 mins.
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
30 mins.
450g (1lb)
Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
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.
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