MEAT DEFROSTING CHART
Cut and | Defrosting | Time at | Standing | Directions | |
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BEEF |
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Ground | beef |
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1 lb. |
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| 11 to | 12 minutes |
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2 Ibs. |
| 10 to | 11 minutes | per | lb. | |
Pot roast, | chuck |
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under 4 Ibs. | 11 to | 13 minutes | per | lb. | ||
Rib roast, | rolled |
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3 to 4 Ibs. | 15 to | 17 minuter | per | lb. | ||
Rump | roast |
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3 to 4 Ibs. | 15 to | 17 minutes | per | lb. | ||
Round | steak | 7 to 10 minutes | per lb. | |||
Flank steak | 13 to | 15 minutes | per | lb. | ||
Sirloin | steak |
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l/2 inch | thick | 10 to 12 minutes | per | lb. | ||
Tenderloin steak | 12 to | 14 minutes | per | lb. | ||
Stew beef |
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2 Ibs. |
| 6 to 8 minutes per lb. | ||||
LAMB |
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Cubed | for stew | 9 to 12 minutes | per | lb. | ||
Ground | lamb |
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under | 4 Ibs. | 11 to | 12 minutes | per | lb. | |
Chops |
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1 inch | thick | 11 to 12 minutes | per | lb. | ||
PORK |
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Chops |
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l/2 inch | thick | 11 to 12 minutes |
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Spareribs. |
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2 to 3 Ibs. | 13 to | 15 minutes | per | lb. | ||
Roast |
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under | 4 Ibs. | 14 to | 16 minutes | per | lb. | |
Bacon |
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under | 4 Ibs. | 7 to 8 minutes |
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Sausage, | bulk |
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1 lb. |
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| 6 to 7 minutes |
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Sausage, | links |
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1 lb. |
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| 6 to 7 minutes |
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Hot dogs |
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1 lb. |
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| 9 to 10 minutes | per | lb. | |
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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)
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Turn over once.*
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Separate and rearrange as necessary.
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Turn over once:
Defrost 2 at a time, single layer. Rearrange chops halfway through defrosting time.
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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 %th of the defrosting cycle.
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