Defrosting
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| MEAT |
| Whole joints (beef, lamb, |
| 8 - 11 | 20 | - 30 | • Shield any thin or narrow ends with foil. | |
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| pork, etc.) |
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| • Turn twice during defrosting. | |
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| Minced beef/lamb |
| 7 - 9 | 10 | - 15 | • Break apart frequently. | |
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| • Remove thawed pieces as soon as | |
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| Steak, chops, cutlets |
| 6 - 9 | 10 | - 15 | • Turn half way through defrosting. | |
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| • Shield ends and bones with foil, if necessary. | |
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| Sausages, bacon |
| 4 - 5 |
| 5 | • Separate and | |
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| Cooked casseroles |
| 15 | 5 mins. half way, | • Break up and set aside thawed pieces as they | ||
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| 5 mins. at end | defrost. | ||
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| Cubed meat |
| 7 - 8 | 10 | - 15 |
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| POULTRY | Whole chicken, duck, |
| 8 - 10 | 20 | - 30 | • Shield wings, breast bone, drumsticks with | ||
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| turkey, etc. |
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| foil, as necessary. | |
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| • Defrost breast side down first and turn half | |
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| Drumsticks, wings, thighs |
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| Small |
| 6 - 8 | 10 | - 15 | • Arrange thinner ends towards the centre of the dish. | |
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| Large |
| 7 - 9 | 10 | - 15 | • Turn and | |
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| FISH | Whole fish (trout, mackerel) |
| 4 - 5 | 5 - 10 | • Shield thin ends with foil, if necessary. | |||
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| • Arrange in a single layer. | |
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| Fillets (plaice, kippers) |
| 3 - 5 | 10 | - 15 | ||
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| • Turn once during defrosting. | |||||
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| Steaks (cod, salmon) |
| 4 - 5 | 10 | - 15 |
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| Prawns, scallops |
| 5 - 6 | 5 - 10 | • Stir half way through defrosting. | ||
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| Boil in bag fish |
| 3 - 5 |
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| • Turn half way through defrosting. | |
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| FRUIT | Loose, soft fruit | 6 - 8 | 5 - 10 | • Measure out required amount. | ||||
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| (raspberries, cherries, |
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| • Stir once or | |
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| strawberries) |
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| Loose, hard fruit | 7 - 8 | 5 - 10 |
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| Purees, fruit dessert | 7 - 10 | 10 | - 15 | • Stir carefully during defrosting. | ||
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| Fruit pie, trifles, cheesecakes | 3 - 4 | 10 | - 15 | • Stand on serving plate. | ||
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| FLOUR | Bread | 5 - 7 / 6 - 8 | 10 | - 15 |
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| PRODUCTS | Large sliced/unsliced loaf | • Remove from plastic wrapping. | ||||||
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| • Stand on absorbent kitchen paper. | |||
Small sliced/unsliced loaf | 3 - 5 / 4 - 6 | 10 | - 15 | ||||||
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| • Turn over halfway through defrosting. | ||||||
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| 1 slice | 10 - 20 secs. |
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| Bread rolls and croissants |
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| 1 | 15 - 15 secs. | 1 | - 2 |
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| 2 | 30 secs. | 1 | - 2 |
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| 4 | 1 - 11/2 | 1 | - 2 |
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| Uncooked pastry | 1 | 20 | • Remove from wrapping. | |||
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| • Stand on absorbent kitchen paper. | ||
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| • Turn frequently so that it does not get warm in places. | |
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| Filled flans | 4 - 5 | 5 - 10 | • Stand on kitchen paper on the serving plate. | |||
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| • Remove paper before serving. | ||
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| Sausage rolls (4) | 2 - 3 |
| 5 | • Wrap each roll in kitchen paper to absorb moisture. | ||
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| • The standing time is essential. | |
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| Sponge cakes |
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| Whole | 1 - 11/2 | 5 - 10 | • Stand on kitchen paper. | |||
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| Individual | 40 - 60 secs. |
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