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Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power &
T
ime
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.
FOOD
WEIGHT
DEFROSTING
TIME
METHOD
ST
ANDING
TIME
MEA
T
Beef/Lamb/Pork Joint
700g (1lb 8oz)
15 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned
saucer or use a rack.
T
urn 3 - 4 times.
60 mins
Beef/Lamb/Pork Joint
1.0 Kg (2lb 4oz)
20 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned
saucer or use a rack.
T
urn 3 - 4 times.
60 mins
Sirloin/Rump Steak
500g (1lb 2oz)
8 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and
turn twice.
15mins
Beef burgers
100 g ( x1)
227 g ( x4)
350 g ( x2)
2 mins
3-4 mins
5-6 mins
Place in a suitable dish.
T
urn.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and
turn twice.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and
turn twice.
2 mins
5 mins
10 mins
Minced Beef
500g (1lb 2oz)
10-12 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Break up and
turn 3-4 times.
15 mins
Stewing Steak
500g (1lb 2oz)
12-14 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer
.
Break up and turn twice.
20 mins
Lamb Chops
500g (1lb 2oz)
10 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer
.
T
urn twice.
15 mins
Lamb Fillets
300g (1
1oz)
3-4 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer
.
T
urn twice.
10 mins
Lamb Shanks x 4
800g
(1lb12 oz)
12-14 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer
.
Separate and turn twice. Shield if
necessary
.
45 mins
Pork Ribs
700g (1lb 8oz)
10 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and
turn twice.
30 mins