GE 49-8028 DefrostiW Guide, ~ultry, First Half Second Half, Food Time, Min. Time, Min Commen@

DefrostiW Guide

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

2.After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or 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). Turkeys 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, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes.

	First Half Second Half
Food	Time, Min. Time, Min.	Commen@

Meat [Power bvel: Defrost (3)]

Bacon	3% to 4	1	Place unopened package in oven. Rotate package 1/4 turn after half
			time. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Franks (1-lb.)	4 to 5	none	Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be
			separated.
Ground: beef&	pork (l-lb.) 4	4 to 6	Turn over after first 4 minutes.
(2-lbs.)	6	6 to 8	Turn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after
			second half of time. Set aside. Break up remaining block, microwave
			5 to 6 minutes more.
(5-lbs.)	12	12 to 14	~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.

Roast: beef & pork	4 to 5 per lb.	4 to 5 per lb.
	5 to 6 per lb.	5 to 6 per lb.
Spareribs, pork (1 pkg.)	2 to 4 per lb.	2 to 4 per lb.

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. Turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

Steaks, chops & cutlets;	2 to 4M per lb.	2 to 4% per lb.	Place wrapped package in oven. Turn over after first half of time.
beef, lamb, pork & veal			After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife, let stand to
			complete defrosting.
Sausage, bulk
(l-lb. tray)	2%	2% to 4%	Turn over after first 2% minutes.
(1-lb. roll)	2	3 to 4	Turn over after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.
Sausage, link	2	1% to 2%	Rotate package 1/4 turn after half of time. Let stand for 5 minutes.
(1 to lti-lbs.)
Sausage, patties	1	1 to 2	No turn needed.
(12-oz. pkg.)

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

Whole (2% to 3%-lbs. )

Cornish hen

Duckling

Turkey

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% per lb. 4% to 5fi per lb.

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. Turn package over after first half of time.

Place wrapped duckling 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. Turn 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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