Samsung G2618C/XEH manual Defrosting, Meat

Defrosting

	Food	Cooking Time		Standing Time (Mins.)		Comments
		(Mins. per lb/450g)
MEAT	Whole joints (beef, lamb,		8 - 11	20	- 30	• Shield any thin or narrow ends with foil.
	pork, etc.)					• Turn twice during defrosting.
	Minced beef/lamb		7 - 9	10	- 15	• Break apart frequently.
						• Remove thawed pieces as soon as
						possible and leave to stand.
	Steak, chops, cutlets		6 - 9	10	- 15	• Turn half way through defrosting.
						• Shield ends and bones with foil, if necessary.
	Sausages, bacon		4 - 5		5	• Separate and re-arrange twice during defrosting.
	Cooked casseroles		15	5 mins. half way,		• Break up and set aside thawed pieces as they
				5 mins. at end		defrost.
	Cubed meat		7 - 8	10	- 15
POULTRY	Whole chicken, duck,		8 - 10	20	- 30	• Shield wings, breast bone, drumsticks with
	turkey, etc.					foil, as necessary.
						• Defrost breast side down first and turn half
						way through defrosting.
	Drumsticks, wings, thighs
	Small		6 - 8	10	- 15	• Arrange thinner ends towards the centre of the dish.
	Large		7 - 9	10	- 15	• Turn and re-arrange twice during defrosting.
FISH	Whole fish (trout, mackerel)		4 - 5	5 - 10		• Shield thin ends with foil, if necessary.
						• Arrange in a single layer.
	Fillets (plaice, kippers)		3 - 5	10	- 15
						• Turn once during defrosting.
	Steaks (cod, salmon)		4 - 5	10	- 15
	Prawns, scallops		5 - 6	5 - 10		• Stir half way through defrosting.
		(per	8oz/225g)
	Boil in bag fish		3 - 5		5	• Pierce the bag and place in an oven-proof dish.
						• Turn half way through defrosting.
FRUIT	Loose, soft fruit	6 - 8		5 - 10		• Measure out required amount.
	(raspberries, cherries,					• Stir once or re-arrange during defrosting
	strawberries)					and standing time.
	Loose, hard fruit	7 - 8		5 - 10
	(apples, peaches, rhubarb)
	Purees, fruit dessert	7 - 10		10	- 15	• Stir carefully during defrosting.
	Fruit pie, trifles, cheesecakes	3 - 4		10	- 15	• Stand on serving plate.
	with fruit toppings
FLOUR	Bread	5 - 7 / 6 - 8		10	- 15
PRODUCTS	Large sliced/unsliced loaf					• Remove from plastic wrapping.
						• Stand on absorbent kitchen paper.
	Small sliced/unsliced loaf	3 - 5 / 4 - 6		10	- 15
						• Turn over halfway through defrosting.
						• Over-defrosting will dehydrate the bread.
	1 slice	10 - 20 secs.			-
	Bread rolls and croissants
	1	15 - 15 secs.		1	- 2
	2	30 secs.		1	- 2
	4	1 - 11/2		1	- 2
	Uncooked pastry	1		20		• Remove from wrapping.
		(per 8oz-225g)				• Stand on absorbent kitchen paper.
						• Turn frequently so that it does not get warm in places.
	Filled flans	4 - 5		5 - 10		• Stand on kitchen paper on the serving plate.
	(7-8 in/18-20 cm)					• Remove paper before serving.
	Sausage rolls (4)	2 - 3			5	• Wrap each roll in kitchen paper to absorb moisture.
						• The standing time is essential.
	Sponge cakes
	Whole	1 - 11/2		5 - 10		• Stand on kitchen paper.
	Individual	40 - 60 secs.

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