Defrosting Chart
Food Steak Chops Approx.Cooking Time 12�14min./500g
Power : MED LOW(30%) Procedure � Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil. � Position the food with thinner parts in the centre in a single layer on a defrost rack. If pieces are stuck together, try to separate as soon as possible. � Turn food over approximately half way through defrosting. Shield warm portions. � After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil for 10�15 mins. � Remove from original wrapper. Shield wing and leg tips with foil. � Place breast side down on a defrost rack. � Turn food over approximately half way through defrosting. Shield warm portions. � After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil for 15�30 mins. N.B. After standing run under cold water to remove giblets if necessary. � Place frozen minced beef on a defrost rack. � Turn food over approximately half way through defrosting. Shield warm portions. � After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil for 10�15 mins. � Shield the exposed bone with foil. � Place chicken on a defrost rack. � Turn food over approximately half way through defrosting. Shield warm portions. � After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil for 10�15 mins. � Shield the edge with foil strips about 2.5 cm wide. � Place joint with lean side face upwards (if possible) on a defrost rack. � Turn food over approximately half way through defrosting. Shield warm portions. � After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil for 15�30 mins.
NOTE: When freezing minced beef, shape it into flat even sizes. For chicken pieces, steaks and chops, freeze separately in single flat layers and if necessary interleave with freezer plastic to separate layers. This will ensure even defrosting. It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights.
