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SPEED DEFROSTING
"Speed Defrost" starts with power '8' then gradually
lowers the power to '6,' '4,' and '2' in equally-timed About meat dishes: Before defrosting, place meat
stages. More thawing will take place at the beginning in roasting dish to hold any juices. Be sure dish fits
of defrosting than at the end. This means food is less the microwave oven.
likely to over-heat as it warms up. When defrosting breads in bread bags, be sure to
Dense meats require more attention while remove any metal twist-ties. Also, some local or
defrosting than other foods. With "Speed Defrost" regional brands use metallic inks on bread
you must attend to meats periodically. You may use packages, so remove bread to microwave dish for
the automatic "Defrost by Weight" feature instead defrosting. Just as with other metal, these twist-ties
which is specifically designed for meats. "Defrost by or inks can cause arcing (sparks) in the oven
Weight" requires only one-time attention (turning which can cause fires.
over), but it does take more time for thawing. Standing time after defrosting helps equalize heat.
Defrosted Turkeys: The turkey industry recom- Let large meats stand 10-15 minutes, small foods
mends conventionally roasting turkeys that are 2-5 minutes.
cooked immediately after microwave defrosting.
Conventional roasting takes longer than micro-
waving so heat can penetrate deep into hard-to-
cook breast and thigh areas.
"SPEED DEFROSTING" CHART
FOOD TYPE DEFROSTTIME TIPS
Meats:
FlatMeatRoasts,Steaksor Ribs 3 to 5 minutes Steaksmay need an additional m inuteor two
(Maximumof about2 inch thick) per lb. after elapseddefrostingtime. Checkdefrosting
(BeefChuck or Arm Roast,Brisket, periodicallyand turn over once or twice.
Roundor SirloinSteak, Porkor
LambRibs)
ChunkyMeat roastswith rounded 4-6 minutes Checkdefrosting periodicallyand turn over
contour(2 1/2 to 3 1/2-inchthick) per lb. once or twice. Shield warm areaswith aluminum
foil if necessary.
(Beef Rump,Turkey Breast,
VealShoulder,Pork Sirloin,
LambLeg
GroundBeef - Blocks or tubes 3-5 minutes Check defrostingfrequently.Removedefrostedareas
per lb. from edges as they thaw. Break apart remainder;
returnbrieflyto finish.
Wholechicken, Cornishgame hen 4-6 minutes Checkand turn over once or twice. Shieldwarm areas
or duckling .perlb. with small pieces of foil. After about 1/2 to 3/4 of time,
removeneck and giblets from cavity.Soak in cool
waterto equalizetemp.
WholeTurkey 31/2-51/2 minutes Checkturkey for fit in oven, especiallyif over 10-14
per lb. pounds.Afterhalf of defrosting,letturkey standoutside
of oven for 10-20minutesbefore continuing.
Whole Fish, Fish Filletsand 4-5 minutes Turn overafter half the time. Defrostonly until
Seafoodsuch as LobsterTait, per lb. partiallythawed or separated.Soak whole fishin
Shrimp,etc. waterto equalizetemperature,if desired.
Baconor BulkSausage 4-5 minutes Tum over afterhalf of time. Defrostonly until
per lb. separated.Let stand a few minutes.
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