DEFROSTING CHART
Food
MEAT
1 pack bacon
Frankfurters
Spare-ribs
Ground meat
Roast
Beef
Pork
Lamb
Recommended Time
Suggestions
3-5 minutes
Leave packages unopened
when defrosting. Microwave
till foods can be separated.
Turn over after half of
defrosting time.
3-5 minutes per lb (454g)
7-8 minutes per lb (454g)
8-11 minutes per lb (454g)
6-8 minutes per lb (454g)
10-13 minutes per lb (454g)
10-12 minutes per lb (454g)
Unwrap roast and place in
cooking dish. Defrost till
half of defrosting time and
turn it over. Stand for ten
minutes.
Steaks, chops and cutlets
4-9 minutes per lb (454g)
Separate pieces after half of
defrosting time.
Sausages
4-6 minutes per lb (454g)
Turn over after half of
defrosting time.
POULTRY
1 whole chicken
18-22 minutes
Place wrapped whole bird in
(2 1/2-3 1/2lb)(1 1/4-1 1/2kg)
oven when defrosting.
Duckling (4-5 lb)
4-6 minutes per lb (454g)
Unwrap after half of defros-
ting time. Shield warm
Turkey
9-11 minutes per lb (454g)
areas with foil. Stand in
cold water.
Chicken pieces
Turkey parts
6-8 minutes per lb (454g)
Separate during half of
9-11 minutes per lb (454g)
defrosting time. Stand to
complete defrosting.
Comish hen
9-10 minutes per lb (454g)
Place wrapped chicken in
oven and turn over after
half of defrosting time.
29
(1 3/4-2 1/4 kg)