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Food Defrosting Time
per 450 g (1lb)
Method
Standing
Time
Meat
Beef/Lamb/Pork
Joint 450 g (1lb)
7-10 mins.
Place in a suitable dish or on an up-
turned saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4
times. Shield.
60 mins.
Minced Beef 450 g
(1lb)
8 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Break up and
turn 3-4 times.
15 mins.
Chops 450 g (1lb)
8-12 mins.
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
15-20
mins.
Sausages 450 g
(1lb)
9-13 mins.
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
15-20
mins.
Bacon rashers
10-12 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Turn and
seperate twice. Shield if necessary.
10 mins.
Stewing Steak
450 g (1lb)
10-15 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Break up
frequently.
15 mins.
Whole Chicken
450 g (1lb)
7-8 mins.
Place in a suitable dish on an upturned
saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times.
Shield.
60 mins.
Chicken Portions
450 g (1lb)
6-9 mins.
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
30 mins.
Fish
Whole 450 g (1lb)
7-10 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.
Shield.
15-20
mins.
Fillets/Steak 450 g
(1lb)
8-10 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice,
separate and shield if necessary.
15-20
mins.
Prawns 450 g (1lb)
10-12 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice
during defrosting.
10-15
mins
General
Bread Sliced 400 g
(14oz)
2-4 mins.
Place on a plate. Separate and
rearrange during defrosting.
10-15
mins
Slice of bread 30 g
(1oz)
20-30 secs.
Place on a plate.
1-2
mins.
Pastry 450 g (1lb)
4-8 mins.
Place on a plate. Turn over half way.
10-15
mins.
Soft Fruit 450 g (1lb)
6-8 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice dur-
ing defrosting.
10-15
mins
Defrosting charts
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.
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