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Food
Defrosting Time
per 450g (1lb)
Method
Standing
Time
Meat
Beef/Lamb/Pork
Joint 450g (1lb)
8-10 mins .
Place in a suitable dish or on an
upturned saucer or use a rack . Turn
3-4 times . Shield .
60 mins .
Minced Beef 450g
(1lb)
10-13 mins .
Place in a suitable dish . Break up
and turn 3-4 times .
15 mins .
Chops 450g (1lb)
8-10 mins .
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer . Turn twice . Shield if necessary .
15 mins .
Sausages 450g
(1lb)
6-8 mins .
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer . Turn twice . Shield if necessary .
15 mins .
Bacon rashers
450g (1lb)
7-8 mins .
Place in a suitable dish . Turn and
seperate twice . Shield if necessary
10 mins .
Stewing Steak
450g (1lb)
10-12 mins .
Place in a suitable dish . Break up
frequently .
15 mins .
Whole Chicken
450g (1lb)
7-8 mins
Place in a suitable dish on an
upturned saucer or use a rack . Turn
3-4 times . Shield .
60 mins .
Chicken Portions
450g (1lb)
6-8 mins .
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer . Turn twice . Shield if necessary .
15-30
mins .
Fish
Whole 450g (1lb)
8-10 mins .
Place in a suitable dish . Turn twice .
Shield .
15 mins .
Fillets/Steak 450g
(1lb)
7-8 mins .
Place in a suitable dish . Turn twice,
separate and shield if necessary .
15 mins .
Prawns 450g (1lb)
8-10 mins .
Place in a suitable dish . Stir twice
during defrosting .
10-15
mins .
General
Bread Sliced 400g
(14oz)
2-2 mins . 30 secs . Place on the turntable . Separate and
rearrange during defrosting .
10 mins .
Slice of bread 30g
(1oz)
20-30 secs .
Place on the turntable on a piece of
kitchen paper .
1-2 mins .
Pastry 450g (1lb)
1 min . 30 secs +
rest 1 min . 2 mins .
Place on a plate . Turn over after 1
min . resting time .
10-15
mins .
Soft Fruit 450g
(1lb)
8-9 mins .
Place in a suitable dish . Stir twice
during defrosting .
10 mins .
Defrosting chart
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 .