40
40
Defrosting Chart
The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food
by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times
accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting.
Food Weight
Defrost
Time
Method
Standing
Time
Meat
Beef/Lamb/
Pork Joint
600
g
20 mins
Place in a suitable dish on an a
upturned saucer or use a rack.
Turn 3-4 times.
60 mins
Beef/Lamb/
Pork Joint
1.4
kg
35 -
40 mins
Place in a suitable dish on an
upturned saucer or use a rack.
Turn 3-4 times.
60 mins
Sirloin/
Rump Steak
500
g
12 mins
Place in a suitable dish.
Separate and turn twice.
15 mins
Beefburgers
60
g
2 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn. 5 mins
227
g
5 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn twice.
15 mins
454
g
8 mins 30 mins
Minced Beef 500
g
14 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Break up
and turn 3-4 times.
15 mins
Stewing
Steak
300
g
10 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Break up and turn twice.
20 mins
Lamb Chops 300
g
7 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice.
15 mins
Lamb Fillets 320
g
10 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice.
20 mins
Lamb Shanks
x 2
850
g
18 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Separate and turn twice. Shield
if necessary.
45 mins
Pork Ribs 800
g
17 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn twice.
30 mins
Pork Chops 400
g
10 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn twice.
15 mins
Bacon 250
g
8 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn 2-3 times.
15 mins
Sausages
100
g
3 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn. 5 mins
454
g
10 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice. 10 mins
Whole
Chicken
1.7
kg
35 mins
Place in a suitable dish on an
upturned saucer or use a rack.
Turn 3-4 times. Shield if necessary.
60 mins