GE 49-8027 Defrosti~ Guide, Wultry, First Half Swond Half, Food, Mine, Min. ~me, Min, Commenti

Defrosti~ Guide

1.Food packaged in all-paper or plastic packages maybe defrosted without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in cooking dish for defrosting.

2.Afier first half of defrosting time, unwrap ~ackage and check food. firn food over, if ne~essa~; break ~part o; separate food if possible. On very large foods like turkey, some shielding of thin wing or leg areas may be necessary.

3.Be sure large meats are completely defrosted (or, on roasts allow extra microwaving time). ~rkeys may be placed under running water until giblets can be removed.

4.When defrosted. food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,’retum to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes.

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Meat [Power hvel: Defrost (3)]

Bacon

Franks (1-lb.)

Ground: beef & pork (l-lb.)

(2-lbs.)

(5-lbs.)

Roast: beef & pork

Spareribs, pork (1 pkg.)

Steaks, chops & cutlets; beef, lamb, pork & veal

Sausage, bulk (1-lb. tray) (1-lb. roll)

Sausage, link (1 to lfi-lbs.)

Sausage, patties (12-oz. pkg.)

3% to 4

4 to 5

4

6

12

4 to 5 per lb.

5 to 6 per lb.

2 to 4 per lb.

2 to 4M per lb.

2%

2

2

1

1

none

4 to 6

6 to 8

12 to 14

4 to 5 per lb.

5 to 6 per lb.

2 to 4 per lb.

2 to 4% per lb.

2% to 4%

3 to 4

1Y2 to 2%

1 to 2

Place unopened package in oven. Rotate package 1/4 turn after half time. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated.

~rn over after first 4 minutes.

~rn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after second half of time. Set aside. Breakup remaining block, microwave 5 to 6 minutes more.

~rn meat after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after second half of time. Set aside. Microwave 11 to 12 minutes more. Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining block and microwave 3 to 5 minutes mores.

Place unwrapped roast in oven. After half of time turn roast over. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes.

Place wrapped package in oven. firn over after first half of time. Afier second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

Place wrapped package in oven. ~rn over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife, let stand to complete defrosting.

~rn over after first 2Y2 minutes.

~rn over after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.

Rotate package 1/4 turn after half of time. Let stand for 5 minutes.

No turn needed.

Wultry

Chicken, broiler-fryer, Cut Up (2~2 to 3 %-lbs.)

Whole (2% to 3%-lbs.)

Cornish hen

DucNing

~rkey

7 to 8	7 to 8
9 to 11	9 to 11
4 to 6 per lb.	4 to 5 per lb.
2 to 3 per lb.	2 to 3 per lb.

4% t. 5% ~r lb. 4% to 5% perlb.

Place wrapped chicken in oven. After half of time, unwrap and turn over. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.

Place wrapped chicken in oven. After half of time, unwrap and turn over chicken. Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

Place wrapped package in oven breast side up. ~rn package over after first half of time.

Place wrappd duc~ing in oven. After first half of time, unwrap and turn over into cooking dish. Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

Place unwrapped turkey breast side down. After first half of time, remove wrapper and shield warm areas with foil. ~rn turkey breast side up for second half of time. Run cool water into cavity until giblets and neck can be removed. Let soak in cool water for 1 to 2 hours or refrigerate overnight to complete defrosting.

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