MEAT DEFROSTING CHART
Cut and
Weight
MEAT
BEEF
Ground beef
1lb.
2Ibs.
Pot roast, chuck under 4 Ibs.
Rib roast, rolled 3 to 4 Ibs.
Rump roast 3 to 4 tbs.
Round steak
Sirloin steak
%inch thick Tenderloin steak
Stew beef 2 Ibs.
LAMB
Cubed for stew
Ground lamb under 4 Ibs.
Chops
1 inch thick
PORK
Chops
% inch thick
Spareribs.
2 to 3 Ibs.
Roast
under 4 Ibs.
Bacon
under 4 Ibs.
Sausage, bulk 1 lb.
Sausage, links 1 lb.
Hot dogs 1 lb.
Defrosting Time | at | Standing | ||
DEFROST |
| Time | ||
8 to 10 minutes |
|
| 10 minutes | |
7 to 9 minutes | per | lb. | minutes | |
5 to 7 minutes | per | lb. | minutes | |
6 to 9 minuter | per | lb. | 30 minutes | |
6 to 9 minutes | per | lb. | 30 minutes | |
7 to 10 minutes |
|
| minutes | |
6 to 8 minutes | per | lb. | minutes | |
8 to 10 minutes | per lb. | 15 minutes | ||
5 to 7 minutes | per | lb. | minutes | |
7 to 9 minutes | per | lb. | 10 minutes | |
5 to 7 minutes | per | lb. | minutes | |
5 to 7 minutes | per | lb. | 15 minutes | |
6 to 7 minutes |
|
| 10 minutes | |
6 to 7 minutes | per | lb. | 10 minutes | |
5 to 7 minutes | per | lb. | 30 minutes | |
3 to 4 minutes |
|
| 5 minutes | |
3 to 4 minutes |
|
| 5 minutes | |
3 to 4 minutes |
|
| 5 minutes | |
3 to 4 minutes | oer | lb. | 5 minutes | |
Directions
Turn over once.+
Remove thawed portions with fork. Return remainder to oven to defrost. (The best way to freeze ground beef is in a doughnut shape.)
Turn over once.*
Turn over once.’
Turn over once.’
Turn over once.’
Turn over once.’
Turn over once.+
Turn over once.’ Separate.
Separate and rearrange as necessary.
Turn over once.’
Turn over once.*
Defrost 2 at a time, single layer. Rearrange chops halfway through defrosting time.
Turn over once.*
Turn over once.’
Defrost until strips separate. Recommend defrosting 1 pound at a time.
Turn over once.’
Remove thawed portions with fork. Return remainder to oven to defrost.
Turn over once.’
Defrost until pieces can be separated.
* Turning or stiring should be done after Xth of the defrosting cycle.
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