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Convenience Cooking Suggestions
Convenience
category
Amount
Suggestions
Popcorn
1.75, 3.0, 3.5 oz.
1 pkg.
Cook a single “microwave-only” bag of popcorn at a time. Use caution when removing and opening the hot popcorn bag
from the oven. Let microwave oven cool down at least 5 minutes before using again.
Potato
1,2,3,4 potatoes
8,16,24 32 oz.
Pierce each potato several times using a fork. Place on turntable in spoke-like fashion. After cooking, let stand for 3-5
minutes. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Use the start/+30sec pad to increase cook time for
larger potatoes.
Beverage
1,2,3 cups
(8 oz,16 oz, 24
oz.)
Use a microwave-safe measuring cup or mug; do not cover. Place the beverage in the microwave. After heating, stir well.
Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Beverages heated with the beverage category may be very hot.
Remove the container with care.
Cooking Charts
Cooking Meat in Your
Microwave
Be sure to place prepared meats on a microwave-safe
roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. Start cooking the
meat fat side down and if necessary, use narrow strips of
aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas.
After cooking, check the temperature in several places
before letting the meat stand the recommended time.
Please note that the temperatures in the following charts are
temperatures at removal time; the temperature will rise during
the standing period.
Meat
Power level
Cook Time
Directions
Roast beef
boneless
(up to 4 lbs.)
High (10)
for first 5
minutes, then
medium (5)
12-17 min./lb. for
160 °F
(Medium)
Place roast beef
fat-side down on
roasting rack. Cover
with wax paper. Turn
over half way through
cooking. Let stand*
10-15 minutes.
14-19 min./lb. for
170° F
(Well
Done)
Roast pork
boneless or
bone-in
(up to 4 lbs.)
High (10)
for first 5
minutes, then
medium (5)
15-20 min./lb. for
170 °F
(Well
Done)
Place roast pork
fat-side down on
roasting rack. Cover
with wax paper. Turn
over half way through
cooking. Let stand*
10-15 minutes.
* Expect a 10° F rise in the temperature during the standing
period.
Meat
Doneness
Remove from
oven
After standing
(10-15 min.)
Beef
Medium
Well Done
150 °F
160 °F
150 °F
160 °F
Pork
Medium
Well Done
150 °F
160 °F
150 °F
160 °F
Poultry
Dark meat
Light meat
170 °F
160 °F
170 °F
160 °F
Cooking Poultry in Your
Microwave
Be sure to place poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack
in a microwave-safe dish. Cover poultry with wax paper to
prevent splattering. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to
shield any bone tips or thin meat areas, or areas that start to
overcook. After cooking, check the temperature in several
places before letting the meat stand the recommended time.
Poultry
Cook time/
power level
Directions
Whole
chicken
(up to 4 lbs.)
Cook time: 7-10
min. /lb.
180° F dark meat
170° F dark meat
Power level:
medium high (7)
Place chicken breast-side down on
roasting rack. Cover with wax paper.
Turn over half way through cooking.
Cook until juices run clear and meat
near bone is no longer pink. Let stand
for 5-10 min.
Chicken
pieces
(up to 4 lbs.)
Cook time: 7-10
min. /lb.
180° F dark meat
170° F dark meat
Power level:
medium high (7)
Place chicken bone-side down on
dish, with thickest portions toward the
inside of dish. Cover with wax paper.
Turn over half way through cooking.
Cook until juices run clear and meat
near bone is no longer pink. Let stand
for 5-10 min.
Cooking Eggs in Your
Microwave
●
Never cook eggs in the shell and never warm hard-cooked
eggs in the shell; they can explode.
●
Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting.
●
Cook eggs just until set; they will become tough if
overcooked.
