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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

Method

Standing

Time

Time

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lamb Shanks x 2

900g

 

20 mins

Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.

45 mins

(1lb12 oz)

 

Separate and turn twice. Shield if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pork Ribs

700g

(1lb 8oz)

15 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Separate and turn twice.

30 mins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pork Chops

350g

(12oz)

8 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Separate and turn twice.

15 mins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bacon

250g

(9oz)

8 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Separate and turn 2-3 times.

15 mins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sausages

100g

(4oz)(2)

2½ mins

Place in a suitable dish. Turn.

5 mins

500g

(1lb2oz)(8)

8 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.

10 mins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whole Chicken

1.5 Kg (3lb 5oz)

30 mins

Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned saucer or use a rack. Turn 3 -

60 mins

 

 

 

 

4 times. Shield if necessary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chicken Portions x 1

150g

(5oz)

5 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Turn.

10 mins

x 2

350g

(12oz)

7 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.

15 mins

x 3/4

500-600 g (1 lb

9 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.

20 mins

 

2 oz- 1lb 5oz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duck Breast Fillets

450g

(1lb)

12 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.

20 mins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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