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PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING CHART (Cont'd)
CUT AND PROGRAMMED STANDING DIRECTIONS
WEIGHT DEFROSTING TIME TIME
POULTRY
Chicken
Whole
2 to 3 Ibs.
Cut up
2 to 3 lbs.
TURKEY
Whole
Under 8 Ibs.
Breast
Under 4 Ibs.
Drumsticks
1 to 1-1/2 lbs.
Roast, boneless
2 to 4 Ibs.
CORNISH HENS
Whole
1.1 to 1-I/2 Ibs.
2.1 to 1-1/2 Ibs.
ca.
5 to 7 rain. per lb.
4 to 5 rain. per lb.
3 to 4 min. per lb.
3 to 4 min. per lb.
4 to 5 min. per lb.
2-1/2 to 3 min. per lb.
I0 to II rain. per lb.
9 to I0 min. per lb.
25-30 min.
10-15 min.
60 min.
20 min.
15-20 rain.
I0 rain.
20 rain.
20 rain.
Turn over once.*
Immerse incoldwaterforstandingtime.
Turn overonce.*
Separate pieces when partially thawed.
Turn over once.*
Immerse in cold water for standing time.
Turn overonce.*
Turn overonce.*
Separate pieces when partially thawed.
Remove from foil pan.
Cover with waxed paper before
defrosting.
Turn over once.*
Turn over once.*
*Turning or stirring should be done in the middle of the defrosting cycle.
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