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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
Meat
Weight
Defrost
Time
Method
Standing
Time
Turkey Breast Fillets
500g (1lb 2oz)
20 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn twice.
20 mins
Duck Breast Fillets
450g (1lb)
9 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.
20 mins
Fish
Whole Fish x 1
150-225g (5-8 oz)
5-6 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.
25 mins
Whole Fish x 2
500g (1lb 2oz) 13-14 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice
separate if necessary.
13-14 mins
Whole Fish x 2
100-150g (4-5oz)
2-3 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice.
4-5 mins
350g (12oz)
6-7 mins
10 mins
Fish Steaks
100g (4oz)
3-4 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
if necessary and turn twice.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
if necessary and turn twice.
10 mins
250g (9oz)
400g (14oz)
5-6 mins
10-11 mins
15 mins
20 mins
Prawns
450g (1lb)
10 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice
during defrosting.
15 mins
General
Sliced bread
400g (14oz)
5 mins
Place on a plate. Separate and
arrange during defrosting.
10 mins
Slice of bread
30g (1oz)
20-30 secs Place on a plate.
1 mins
Soft fruit
500g (1lb 2oz)
8-9 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice
during defrosting.
20 mins
Gateau
350g (12oz)
4-5 mins
Place on a plate.
20 mins
Cheesecake
500g (1lb 2oz)
5 mins
Place on a plate.
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Meringue dessert
350g (12oz)
2-3 mins
Place on a plate.
15 mins
Shortcrust/Puff pastry
500g (1lb 2oz)
4-5 mins
Place on a plate. Turn halfway.
15 mins