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Defrost Times for Meat, Poultry, Bread and Pies 
 
1.  Remove any wrapping and place frozen item on a shallow microwave safe plastic defrost 
rack. If necessary, shield thin areas with aluminum foil to prevent the item from cooking 
while defrosting. 
2.  Defrost by following the steps in the “Microwave Time” column.  
3.  Set the microwave to 30% power. 
4.  When turning over, re-shield any warm areas so it continues to defrost without cooking. 
 
CUT  MICROWAVE TIME  STANDING TIME 
BEEF (Roast) 
Steaks 
Minced Beef 
6-8 mins / 500g 
7-9 mins / 500g 
9-11 mins / 500g 
20 mins or until defrosted 
5 – 10 mins 
5 – 10 mins 
PORK (Roast) 
Chops 
Ribs 
Minced Pork 
6-8 mins / 500g 
7-9 mins / 500g 
6-8 mins / 500g 
7-9 mins / 500g 
20 mins or until defrosted 
5 – 10 mins 
5 – 10 mins 
5 – 10 mins 
LAMB (Roast) 
Chops 
6-8 mins / 500g 
7-9 mins / 500g 
20 mins or until defrosted 
5 – 10 mins 
POULTRY 
Chicken (Whole) 
  Pieces 
7-8 mins / 500g 
7-9 mins / 500g 
20 mins or until defrosted 
5 – 10 mins 
 
 
BREAD / PIES  MICROWAVE TIME  PROCEDURE 
2 Slices of Bread  40 seconds  Place between paper towel and place directly 
on the turntable. 
4 Slices of Bread  1 minute 
1 Bread Roll  1 minute 
2 Bread Rolls  1½ minutes 
 
 
 
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