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Meat and poultry
Guidelines
Defrosted joints
If the meat has previously been frozen, ensure
it is properly thawed before cooking by
micro wave. Defrosted joints of meat must be
allowed to
STAND
for a
minimum of 30 mins.
before cooking to ensure the centre is fully
defrosted.
Fat
Large amounts of fat absorb microwave
energy and can cause the meat next to it to
overcook. Always choose joints that arenʼt
excessively fatty.
Standing time
Meat and poultry require a
minimum of
15 mins. STANDING TIME
wrapped in
aluminium foil after cooking by microwave.
Roast meat is always easier to carve after
STANDING and the meat will continue to cook
during the STAND TIME.
Bone
Bone tips on legs of lamb and crown roasts
may need shielding when cooked by
microwave, to prevent overcooking.
How to roast a joint by microwave
To roast basic joints of meat place the joint onto
the rack of a microwave roasting set and cover
with a dome lid. Alterna tive ly use a large,
shallow dish and place the joint on an up turned
saucer and cover with cling film.
Roasting bags
Roasting bags are useful when split up one side
to tent a joint for roasting by power and time.
Do not
use the metal twists supplied.
How to cook small cuts of meat by
microwave
Some cuts of meat can be cooked
successfully by micro wave although due to
their short cooking times and no heat source,
they will not crisp and brown.
They should always be cooked on a
microwave rack to lift them out of their juices.
Turning
Joints and poultry
should be turned over
halfway through cooking.
Shielding
Large joints may need shielding with pieces of
smooth aluminium foil after half the cooking
time to avoid overcooking on the outside
edges. Turkeys and large chickens should
have their breast meat, legs and wings
protected. Secure foil with cocktail sticks and
do not
allow foil to touch the walls of the oven.