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MEAT DEFROSTING CHART
Cut and
Weight
Defrosting Time at
DEFROST
Standing
Time
Directions
MEAT
BEEF
Ground beef
1 lb.
2 Ibs.
Pot roast, chuck
under 4 Ibs.
Rib roast, rolled
3 to 4 Ibs.
Rump roast
3 to 4 tbs.
Round steak
Sirloin steak
% inch thick
Tenderloin steak
Stew beef
2 Ibs.
LAMB
Cubed for stew
Ground lamb
under 4 Ibs.
Chops
1 inch thick
PORK
Chops
% inch thick
Spareribs.
Country-style ribs
2 to 3 Ibs.
Roast
under 4 Ibs.
Bacon
under 4 Ibs.
Sausage, bulk
1 lb.
Sausage, links
1 lb.
Hot dogs
1 lb.
8 to 10 minutes 10 minutes
7 to 9 minutes per lb. lo-15 minutes
5 to 7 minutes per lb.
6 to 9 minuter per lb.
6 to 9 minutes per lb.
7 to 10 minutes
6 to 8 minutes lb.
per
8 to 10 minutes per lb.
5 to 7 minutes per lb.
7 to 9 minutes per lb.
5 to 7 minutes per lb.
5 to 7 minutes per lb.
6 to 7 minutes
15-20 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
lo-15 minutes
lo-15 minutes
15 minutes
lo-15 minutes
10 minutes
lo-15 minutes
15 minutes
10 minutes
6 to 7 minutes per lb.
5 to 7 minutes lb.
per
3 to 4 minutes
3 to 4 minutes
10 minutes
30 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
3 to 4 minutes
3 to 4 minutes oer lb.
5 minutes
5 minutes
Turn over once.+
Remove thawed portions with fork.
Return remainder to oven to defrost.
(The best way to freeze ground beef
is in a doughnut shape.)
Turn over once.*
Turn over once.’
Turn over once.’
Turn over once.’
Turn over once.’
Turn over once.+
Turn over once.’ Separate.
Separate and rearrange as
necessary.
Turn over once.’
Turn over once.*
Defrost 2 at a time, single layer.
Rearrange chops halfway through
defrosting time.
Turn over once.*
Turn over once.’
Defrost until strips separate.
Recommend defrosting 1 pound at a
time.
Turn over once.’
Remove thawed portions with fork.
Return remainder to oven to defrost.
Turn over once.’
Defrost until pieces can be
separated.
* Turning or stiring should be done after Xth of the defrosting cycle.
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