hhDefrostingh Tips and Techniques
Preparation for Freezing:
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2.Freeze meats, poultry and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. To aid in separating layers, place two pieces of wax paper between them.
3.REMOVE ALL AIR and seal securely.
4.LABEL package with type and cut of meat, date and weight.
5.Defrosting times given in the charts are for thoroughly frozen foods (i.e. at least 24 hours in freezer maintained at
Defrosting Technique:
1.Remove from wrapper and set on a defrosting rack in a dish on Glass Tray.
2.On Turbo Defrost, the oven will beep during the defrosting time. At “beep”, turn over all meat, poultry, fish and shellfish. Break apart stewing meat, chicken pieces and minced meat. Separate chops and hamburger patties.Shield thin ends of roasts, poultry legs and wings, fat or bones with foil.
3.Throughout the defrosting time, remove any defrosted portions of mince or cubed meat, etc.
4.After defrosting, large roasts may still be icy in the centre. Let stand, 15 to 30 minutes, in refrigerator to complete defrosting.
Defrosting Chart (by setting Micro Power at Defrost):
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Beef |
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Minced Beef | 8 | - 11 | Halfway through the defrost cycle, break apart minced beef, | |
Roast: Topside | 12 | - 15 | separate chops and remove meat that is defrosted. | |
Beef Tenderloin | 12 | - 15 |
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Chuck or Rump | 10 | - 13 | Turn meat over two to three times during defrosting. | |
Sirloin, rolled | 11 | - 14 |
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Steak | 8 | - 10 | Shield edges and unevenly shaped ends of roasts halfway | |
Miscellaneous | 8 | - 12 | through the defrost cycle. | |
Pork/Lamb |
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Roast | 9 | - 12 | Large roasts may still be icy in centre. Let stand. | |
Chops | 8 | - 11 |
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Ribs | 8 | - 12 |
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POULTRY |
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| Turn poultry over two to four times during defrosting. | |
Chicken |
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| Halfway through the defrost cycle, shield end of drumsticks, | |
whole | 9 | - 12 | wings, breast bones and ends of poultry with foil. | |
pieces | 8 | - 11 |
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fillets | 8 | - 10 | Break apart chicken pieces and remove small pieces such | |
Duck | 10 | - 12 | as wings, which may be defrosted before larger pieces. | |
Turkey | 10 | - 13 |
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| Rinse poultry under cold water to remove ice crystals. Let | |
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| stand 5 to 10 minutes, before cooking. | |
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FISH & SHELLFISH |
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Fish Fillets | 9 | - 11 | Halfway through the defrost cycle, turn whole fish or blocks | |
Whole Fish | 9 | - 12 | of fillets over. Also, break apart prawns or scallops. | |
Crabmeat | 8 | - 10 | Remove any pieces that are defrosted. | |
Lobster Tails | 8 | - 10 |
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Sea Scallops | 8 | - 10 | Let stand, 5 to 10 minutes, before cooking. | |
Green Prawns | 10 | - 12 |
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