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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