Defrost chart
FOOD
Roast Beef, Pork
PROCEDURE
Start with fat side down.
After 1st stage, turn over and shield any warm portions with alumi- num foil.
After the 2nd stage, turn over and shield any warm portions with aluminum foil.
Stand, covered
Steaks, Chops, Fish
After the 1st stage, turn over and shield any warm portions with aluminum foil.
After the 2nd stage, shield any warm portions with aluminum foil. Remove any pieces that are nearly defrosted.
Stand,
Ground Meat
Chicken, Whole
Chicken Pieces
Remove any thawed parts after each stage.
Stand,
Remove giblets before freezing poultry for more uniform defrosting. Start with breast side down.
After the 1st stage, turn over and shield any warm portions with aluminum foil.
After the 2nd stage, shield any warm portions with aluminum foil. Stand, covered
After the 1st stage, turn over and rearrange.
After the 2nd stage, if there are warm or thawed portions, rearrange or remove. Stand,
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