45
Defrosting Charts
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 Defrost
Time
Method
Standing
Time
Meat
Beef/Lamb/
Pork Joint
700
g
19-20
mins
Place in a suitable dish or
on an upturned saucer or
use a rack. Turn 3-4 times.
60 mins
1.0
kg
30 mins
Place in a suitable dish or
on an upturned saucer or
use a rack. Turn 4 times.
60 mins
Sirloin/
Rump Steak
500
g
14 mins Place in a suitable dish.
Separate and turn twice.
15 mins
Minced Beef
500
g
14 mins Place in a suitable dish.
Break up and turn 3-4 times. 15 mins
Stewing
Steak
400
g
13 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a
single layer. Break up and
turn twice.
30 mins
Lamb Chops
300
g
8 mins Place in a suitable dish in a
single layer. Turn twice.
15 mins
Lamb
Shanks x 2
900
g
19 mins
Place in a suitable dish in
a single layer. Separate
and turn twice. Shield if
necessary.
60 mins
Pork Ribs
700
g
16 mins Place in a suitable dish.
Separate and turn twice.
30 mins
Pork Chops
500
g
11 mins Place in a suitable dish.
Separate and turn twice.
20 mins
Sausages
130
g
(2) 4 mins Place in a suitable dish.
Turn.
15 mins
540
g
(8) 10-11
mins
Place in a suitable dish.
Turn twice.
20 mins
Whole
Chicken
1.5
kg
35 mins
Place in a suitable dish or
on an upturned saucer or
use a rack. Turn 3-4 times.
Shield if necessary.
60 mins