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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
BEEF
Standing/Rolled Rib
– Medium
– Well-done
Ground Beef (to
brown for casserole)
Hamburgers,
Fresh or defrosted
(4 oz. each)
– 2 patties
– 4 patties
PORK
Loin, Leg
Bacon
– 4 slices
– 6 slices
Microwave
Power
8
8
HIGH(100%)
HIGH(100%)
HIGH(100%)
8
HIGH(100%)
HIGH(100%)
Cooking Time
Per Pound
8 to 10 minutes
9 to 11 minutes
5
1
/
2
to 8
1
/
2
minutes
2 to 4 minutes
3 to 5 minutes
12 to 16 minutes
2 to 3 minutes
3 to 4 minutes
Meat Cooking Table
CHICKEN
Whole
Breast (boned)
Portions
TURKEY
Whole
Microwave
Power
8
8
8
8
Cooking Time
Per Pound
10 to 14 minutes
9 to 13 minutes
10 to 16 minutes
10 to 14 minutes
Poultry Cooking Table
NOTES:
• The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for
difference in individual tastes and preferences. The
times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and
composition of the food.
• If whole poultry is stuffed, the weight of the stuffed
bird should be used when calculating the cooking
time.
NOTE: The times listed above are only a guide. Allow
for difference in individual tastes and preferences. The
times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and compo-
sition of the food.
Poultry
COOKING TIPS
Meat
ENGLISH
Meat
1.
No special techniques are required. Meat should be
prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if
desired. Always thoroughly defrost meat before
cooking.
2.
Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or
microwave-proof plate and place on the turntable.
3.
Cook according to the Meat Cooking Table (below).
Use the longer time for large cuts of meats and the
shorter time for small cuts of meats. For thicker
chops, use the longer time.
4.
Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking
time.
5. Let stand
for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after
cooking. The standing time is very important as it
completes the cooking process.
6.
Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly
cooked before eating.
Poultry
1.
No special techniques are required. Poultry should
be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if
desired.
2.
Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted. Remove
giblets and any metal clamps.
3.
Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil
unless the poultry is self-basting.
4.
All poultry should be placed on a microwave roasting
rack or a microwave-proof plate and placed on the
turntable.
5.
Cook according to the instructions in the Poultry
Cooking Table below. Turn over halfway through the
cooking time. Because of its shape, poultry has a
tendency to cook unevenly, especially in very bony
parts.Turning food over helps to cook these areas
evenly.
6.
Remove from oven,wrap in foil,and let stand for
5
-
10 minutes before carving.The standing time is very
important, since it completes the cooking process.
7.
Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating.
Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices
run clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced with
a sharp knife. Poultry pieces should be pierced with
a sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure that
the juices are clear and the flesh is firm.
wings. Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the walls and door of the oven.
they hinder cooking
WARNING: Do not use large sheets of aluminum foil because
and may cause arcing. You may use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and
