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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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