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GuIde for cooking Meat in your Microwave
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Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.
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Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone
tips or thin meat areas.
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Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the
recommended time.
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The following temperatures are removal temperatures. The temperature of the
food will rise during the standing time.
Food
cook time/power Level
directions
roast beef
boneless
Up to 4 lbs.
cooking time:
7-10 min. / lbs. for 115° F - Rare
8-12 min. / lbs. for 120° F - Medium
9-14 min. / lbs. for 145° F - Well Done
Power Level: High(0) for first 5 min., then
Medium(5).
Place roast fat-side down on
roasting rack. Cover with wax
paper. Turn over when cooking
time is half up. Let stand 10 min.
Guide for cooking poultry in your Microwave
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Place poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.
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Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering.
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Use aluminum foil to shield bone tips, thin meat areas, or areas that start to
overcook.
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Check the temperature in several places before letting the poultry stand the
recommended time.
Food
cook time/power Level
directions
Whole
chicken
Up to 4 lbs.
cooking time:
6-9 min. / lbs. 170° -180°F
Power Level: Medium High(7).
Place chicken breast-side down on roasting
rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over when
the cooking time is half up. Cook until juices
run clear and meat near the bone is no
longer pink. Let stand 5-10 min.
chicken
pieces
Up to 2 lbs.
cooking time:
6-9 min. / lbs.
180°F dark meat
170°F light meat
Power Level: Medium High(7).
Place chicken bone-side down on dish, with
the thickest portions towards the outside of
the dish. Cover with wax paper. Turn over
when the cooking time is half up. Cook until
juices run clear and meat near the bone is no
longer pink. Let stand 5-10 min.
Guide for cooking seafood in your Microwave
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Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork.
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Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.
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Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel
provides less steaming.
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Do not overcook fish; check it at minimum cooking time.
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