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Cooking Instructions
Defrosting Guide
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Unwrap food. Place food on microwave-safe rack, plate or shallow dish.
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After first half of defrosting time: remove any remaining wrap, break food apart or separate pieces if possible, remove any thawed food, if possible,
shield tips, thin meat or warm areas of food with foil.
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When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes.
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Poultry and fish may be placed under running cool water until defrosted.
Food
Microwave Time Defrost Level
Directions
Beef
Chuck Roast
Up to 5.0 lbs.
Steaks
up to 5 lbs
Ground Beef
up to 3 lbs
Microwave Time: 7-9 min. / lb.
Let Stand: 5-10 min.
Microwave Time: 6-9 min. / lb.
Let Stand: 5-10 min.
Microwave Time: 8-10 min. / lb.
Let Stand: 5-10 min.
Place on plate or rack. Microwave until a wooden pick can be easily inserted in center.
Turn over twice.
Place on plate or rack. Microwave until pliable, then separate steaks and rearrange. Turn
over twice.
Place on plate or rack. Microwave until pliable, then break apart and remove defrosted
portions at halftime. Turn over twice.
Pork
Spareribs
Up to 3 lbs.
Pork Chops
up to 3 lbs
Microwave Time: 6-8 min. / lb.
Let Stand: 5-10 min.
Microwave Time: 6-8 min. / lb.
Let Stand: 5-10 min.
Place on plate or rack. Microwave until pliable, then separate and rearrange. Turn over
twice.
Place on plate or rack. Microwave until pliable, then separate and rearrange. Turn over
twice.
Poultry
Whole
Chicken
Up to 5 lbs.
Pieces
up to 2 lbs
Microwave Time: 7-9 min. / lb.
Let Stand: 5-10 min.
Microwave Time: 9-11 min. / lb.
Let Stand: 5-10 min
Place on plate or rack. Microwave until pliable, then break apart and rearrange portions
at half time. Rinse cavity with cool water. Remove giblets.
Place on plate or rack. Micorwave until pliable, then break apart and rearrange portions
at half time.
Seafood
Steaks
Up to 3-5 lbs.
Fillets
up to 3-5 lbs
Shrimp
up to 3 lbs
Microwave Time: 6-9 min. / lb.
Let Stand: 5-10 min.
Microwave Time: 4-7 min. / lb.
Let Stand: 5-10 min.
Microwave Time: 4-7 min. / lb.
Let Stand: 5-10 min
Place on plate or rack. Microwave until a wooden pick can be easily inserted in center,
break apart and rearrange at half time.
Place on plate or rack. Microwave until a wooden pick can be easily inserted in center,
break apart and rearrange at half time.
Place on plate or rack. Microwave until pliable, then separate and rearrange at half time.
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