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Defrosting Guide
• Unwrap food. Place food on microwave-safe rack, plate or shallow dish.
• After first half of defrosting time: remove any remaining wrap, break food apart or separate pieces if
possible, remove any thawed food, if possible, shield tips, thin meat or warm areas of food with foil.
• When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,
let stand a few minutes.
• Poultry and fish may be placed under running cool water until defrosted.
Chuck Roast
up to 5 lbs
Steaks
up to 5 lbs
Ground Beef
up to 3 lbs
Microwave Time:
7-9 min / lb
Let Stand:
5-10 min.
Microwave Time:
6-9 min / lb
Let Stand:
5-10 min
Microwave Time:
8-10 min / lb
Let Stand:
5-10 min.
Place on plate or rack. Microwave until a wooden
pick can be easily inserted in center. Turn over twice.
Place on plate or rack. Microwave until pliable,
then separate steaks and rearrange. Turn over twice.
Place on plate or rack. Microwave until pliable,
then break apart and remove defrosted portions at
halftime. Turn over twice.
B
EEF
Spareribs
up to 3 lbs
Pork Chops
up to 3 lbs
Microwave Time:
6-8 min / lb
Let Stand:
5-10 min.
Microwave Time:
6-8 min / lb
Let Stand:
5-10 min.
Place on plate or rack. Microwave until pliable,
then separate and rearrange. Turn over twice.
Place on plate or rack. Microwave until pliable,
then separate and rearrange. Turn over twice.
P
ORK
Microwave Time:
7-9 min / lb
Let Stand:
5-10 min.
Microwave Time:
9-11 min / lb
Let Stand:
5-10 min.
Place on plate or rack. Microwave until pliable,
then break apart and rearrange portions at half
time. Rinse cavity with cool water. Remove giblets.
Place on plate or rack. Microwave until pliable,
then break apart and rearrange portions at
half time.
P
OULTRY
Microwave Time:
6-9 min / lb
Let Stand: 5-10 min.
Microwave Time:
4-7 min / lb
Let Stand: 5-10 min.
Microwave Time:
4-7 min / lb
Let Stand: 5-10 min.
Place on plate or rack. MIcrowave until a wooden
pick can be easily inserted in center, break apart
and rearrange at half time.
Place on plate or rack. Microwave until a wooden
pick can be easily inserted in center, break apart
and rearrange at half time.
Place on plate or rack. Microwave until pliable,
then separate and rearrange at half time.
S
EAFOOD
Food
Microwave Time at Defrost Level
Directions
Steaks
up to 3 - 5 lbs
Fillets
up to 3 - 5 lbs
Shrimp
up to 3 lbs
Whole
Chicken
up to 5 lbs
Pieces
up to 2 lbs
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