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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
Weight
Defrosting Time
Method
Standing Time
Meat
Beef/ Lamb/ Pork Joint
700g (1lb 8oz)
15 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned saucer or
use a rack. Turn 3 - 4 times.
60 mins
Beef/ Lamb/ Pork Joint
1.0 Kg (2lb 4oz)
18-20 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 (1lb 2oz)
12-15 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and turn twice.
15 mins
Beef burgers
110 g ( x1)
227 g ( x4)
454 g ( x4 )
3 mins
4-5 mins
5-6 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.
2 mins
5 mins
10 mins
Minced Beef
500g (1lb 2oz)
16-17 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Break up and turn
3-4 times.
15 mins
Stewing Steak
500g (1lb 2oz)
12 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
Break up and turn twice.
20 mins
Lamb Chops
500g (1lb 2oz)
10-11 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
Turn twice.
15 mins
Lamb Fillets
300g (11oz)
8-10 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. Turn twice.
10 mins
Lamb Shanks x 2
800g (1lb12 oz)
15-17 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. Separate and
turn twice. Shield if necessary.
45 mins
Pork Ribs
700g (1lb 8oz)
10-12 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and turn twice.
30 mins
Pork chops
350g (12oz)
5-6 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and turn twice.
15 mins
Bacon
250g (9oz)
5-6 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and turn 2-3 times.
15 mins
Sausages
100g (2)
500g (8)
1½ mins
5-6 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn.
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.
5 mins
8-10 mins
Whole chicken
1.4 Kg (3lb 5oz)
30 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned saucer or
use a rack. Turn 3 - 4 times.
Shield if necessary.
60 mins
