Defrosting Techniques

Defrosting Techniques

Casseroles, soups and stews will require stirring once or twice during defrosting.

Remove meat from the original wrapper and place in baking dish. After first half of defrosting time, break up or separate ground beef, steaks, chops, chicken pieces or fish fillets. Remove defrosted areas and return remainder to oven to complete defrosting.

Turn large roasts, whole chickens and Cornish hens over after half of defrosting time. Shield warm areas with small pieces of foil. For whole poultry, start with the breast side down.

Power Level Chart

Power Level Percent of Power

High (10) 100%

(9) 90%

(8) 80%

Medium-High (7) 70%

(6) 60%

Medium (5) 50%

(4) 40%

Low/Defrost (3) 30%

(2) 20%

Warm (1) 10%