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    Default One for the ladies.....

    I need a bit of help

    How long does pork take to defrost? Supposed to be cooking dinner tonight when and I took pork out the freezer at 10am this morning!

    Thanks in advance



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    Quote Originally Posted by *Martin* View Post
    I need a bit of help

    How long does pork take to defrost? Supposed to be cooking dinner tonight when and I took pork out the freezer at 10am this morning!

    Thanks in advance
    Depends how large the piece is...microwaves can do the job for you, just consult the manual
    Spring has sprung, the grass is ris', I wonder where the birdies is, the birdies is on d' wing, now thats absurd, everyone knows d' wing is on d' bird

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    If they are chops, get them separated as soon as you can. Put them in a plastic bag and soak them in warm water (not too hot because the outside will start to cook.) If you have a roast I would find a microwave and start working on the thawing now. Use very low energy, or the outside will cook. It could take 20 to 30 minutes.

    Good luck.


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    They are pork escalopes.

    hahah just read the back and it says to defrost for 12 hours in a fridge!!!

    Not havin dinner till after 8 so will bung em in the microwave nearer the time!

    Lord knows how I'm supposed to cook the meal If I can't even defrost the pork!! Time will tell!



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    I had a pork roast joint last weekend that took ages to defrost - I usually fill the sink up with really hot water and put the joint into a tin that will sit floating in the water - this speeds up the defrosting process without cooking the meat at all. If your roast is enormous and heavy, just fill up to the sides of the tin so it can sit on the bottom of the sink without any water getting on it.
    Pork can be a dodgy one and has to be cooked really thoroughly - if you are unsure whether or not it is really defrosted, make sure you roast it on a lower oven temperature (150-160), giving it a nice slow cook. This will ensure that the middle is really cooked, and I would shove a skewer into it as well to see if the juice from the middle is nice and clear.
    As a further gourmet tip from the Squiggle kitchen, sliced pears sauteed in a little butter and honey are lovely with roast pork.

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    If you haven't got a microwave your oven might have a defrost setting on it.
    Good Luck!

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    Default One for the ladies

    This lady says.

    quote '' never eat pork unless there's an ' R ' in the month ''

    Old wives tale perhaps ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by trinkie View Post
    This lady says.

    quote '' never eat pork unless there's an ' R ' in the month ''

    Old wives tale perhaps ?

    I think she was just being lazy



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    Quote Originally Posted by trinkie View Post
    This lady says.

    quote '' never eat pork unless there's an ' R ' in the month ''

    Old wives tale perhaps ?

    Is that not planting trees?
    Nil Satis Nisi Optimum.

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    Quote Originally Posted by footie chick View Post
    Is that not planting trees?
    I thought it was shellfish......or at least oysters?

    Or have I got that completely the wrong way round?

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    Quote Originally Posted by *Martin* View Post
    I need a bit of help

    How long does pork take to defrost? Supposed to be cooking dinner tonight when and I took pork out the freezer at 10am this morning!

    Thanks in advance
    Bang it in the oven it will be alright the heat will soon defrost it lol.

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    I didn't know ladies were authorities on defrosting pork, don't mention nappies whatever you do!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeemag_USA View Post
    I didn't know ladies were authorities on defrosting pork, don't mention nappies whatever you do!
    It's the oestrogen presumably!

    We just stand next to it and it melts,... just like guys really!

    Karia

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    Quote Originally Posted by karia View Post
    It's the oestrogen presumably!

    We just stand next to it and it melts,... just like guys really!

    Karia
    Good answer

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeemag_USA View Post
    I didn't know ladies were authorities on defrosting pork, don't mention nappies whatever you do!
    Good advice Jeemag.

    It's too late now but you just stick them in the microwave on defrost or low.

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    let me consult the 'pork manual' i received at birth.......
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