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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.
Food
Beef/Lamb/Pork Joint
Meat
Weight
700g (1 lb 8oz)
15 mins
Defrost
Time
Method
Place in a suitable dish or on an
upturned saucer or use a rack.
Turn 3-4 times.
Standing
Time
60 mins
Beef/Lamb/Pork Joint
1.0 Kg (2 lb 4oz)
20 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an
upturned saucer or use a rack.
Turn 3-4 times.
60 mins
Sirloin/Rump Steak
500g (1 lb 2oz)
10 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn twice.
15 mins
Beef Burgers
100g (x1)
3 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn twice.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn twice.
4 mins
227g (x2)
350g (x4)
4-5 mins
5-6 mins
Minced Beef
500g (1 lb 2oz)
12 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Break up
and turn 3-4 times.
15 mins
5 mins
10 mins
Stewing Steak
500g (1 lb 2oz)
13 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Break up and turn twice.
20 mins
Lamb Chops
500g (1 lb 2oz)
8 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice.
20 mins
Lamb Fillets
300g (11oz)
5-7 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice.
10 mins
Pork Ribs
700g (1 lb 8oz)
10 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn twice.
30 mins
Pork Chops
350g (12oz)
6-7 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn twice.
15 mins
Bacon
250g (9oz)
6 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn 2-3 times.
15 mins
Sausages
100g (2)
1.5 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn 2-3 times.
3 mins
7
1/
2
-8 mins
500g (8)
5-6 mins
Whole chicken
1.5 Kg (3 lb 5oz)
30 mins
Place in a suitable dish or an
upturned saucer or use a rack.
Turn 3-4 times. Shield if necessary
30 mins
Chicken Portions
x1 150g (5oz)
4 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn.
10 mins
x2 350g (12oz)
7 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.
15 mins
x3/4 500g
(1lb 2oz)
10-11 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn.
20 mins