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Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time
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
DEFROSTING
TIME
METHOD
STANDING
TIME
MEAT
Beef/Lamb/Pork Joint 700g (1lb 8oz) 15 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned
saucer or use a rack. Turn 3 - 4 times.
60 mins
Beef/Lamb/Pork Joint 1.0 Kg (2lb 4oz) 20 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned
saucer or use a rack. Turn 3 - 4 times.
60 mins
Sirloin/Rump Steak
500g (1lb 2oz)
8 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and
turn twice.
15mins
Beef burgers 100 g ( x1)
227 g ( x4)
350 g ( x2)
2 mins
3-4 mins
5-6 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and
turn twice.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and
turn twice.
2 mins
5 mins
10 mins
Minced Beef 500g (1lb 2oz) 10-12 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Break up and
turn 3-4 times.
15 mins
Stewing Steak
500g (1lb 2oz)
12-14 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
Break up and turn twice.
20 mins
Lamb Chops 500g (1lb 2oz) 10 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
Turn twice.
15 mins
Lamb Fillets 300g (11oz) 3-4 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
Turn twice.
10 mins
Lamb Shanks x 4 800g
(1lb12 oz)
12-14 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
Separate and turn twice. Shield if
necessary.
45 mins
Pork Ribs 700g (1lb 8oz)
10 mins Place in a suitable dish. Separate and
turn twice.
30 mins
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