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MEAT DEFROSTING CHART
Cut and
Weight
Defrosting Time at
Quick 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 Ibs.
Round steak
Sirloin steak
l/2
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.
11 to 12 minutes 10 minutes
10 to 11 minutes per lb.
lo-15 minutes
11 to 13 minutes per lb.
15 to 17 minuter per lb.
15 to 17 minutes per lb.
7 to 10 minutes
10 to 12 minutes per lb.
12 to 14 minutes per lb.
6 to 8 minutes per lb.
15-20 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
lo-15 minutes
lo-15 minutes
15 minutes
lo-15 minutes
10 minutes
9 to 12 minutes per lb.
11 to 12 minutes per lb.
11 to 12 minutes per lb.
11 to 12 minutes
13 to 15 minutes per lb.
14 to 16 minutes per lb.
7 to 8 minutes
6 to 7 minutes
6 to 7 minutes
9 to 10 minutes per lb.
lo-15 minutes
15 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
30 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
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.
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Turning or stiring should be done after Xth of the defrosting cycle.
48