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Food
Defrosting
Time per
450 g (1 lb)
Method
Standing
Time
Meat
Beef/Lamb/Pork
Joint 450 g
(1 lb)
10 - 15 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an
upturned saucer or use a rack.
Turn 3-4 times. Shield.
60 mins
Minced Beef
450 g (1 lb)
10 - 15 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Break up and
turn 3-4 times.
30 mins
Chops
450 g
(1 lb)
10 - 15 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
15 mins
Sausages
450 g (1 lb)
10 - 12 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
15 mins
Bacon rashers
450 g (1 lb)
8 - 10 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn and
separate twice. Shield if necessary
10 mins
Stewing Steak
450 g (1 lb)
10 - 15 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Break up
frequently.
15 mins
Whole Chicken
450 g (1 lb)
8 - 10 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 (1 lb)
10 - 15 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
15-30 mins
Fish
Whole 450 g
(1 lb)
15 - 20 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.
Shield.
15 mins
Fillets/Steak
450 g (1 lb)
10 - 12 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice,
separate and shield if necessary.
15 mins
Prawns
450g (1 lb)
10 - 12 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice
during defrosting.
10-15 mins
General
Bread Sliced
400 g (14 oz)
4 - 5 mins
Place on a plate. Separate and
rearrange during defrosting.
10 mins
Slice of bread
30 g
(1 oz)
30 secs - 1 min Place on the turntable on a plate. 1-2 mins
Pastry
450 g
(1 lb)
4 - 5 mins
Place on a plate. Turn over halfway
through defrosting.
10-15 mins
Soft Fruit
450 g
(1 lb)
12 - 14 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice
during defrosting.
10 mins
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.
Defrosting Chart
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