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04 COOKING GUIDE

cooking guide

Microwave energy actually penetrates food,

attracted and absorbed by the water, fat, and

sugar in the food. The microwaves cause the

molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid

movement of these molecules creates friction

and the resulting heat cooks the food.

GENERAL MICROWAVE TIPS

Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to heat

than lighter foods. Foods with a delicate texture should

be heated at a low power level to prevent them from

becoming tough.

Foods with a non-porous skin such as potatoes or hot

dogs, should be pierced to prevent bursting.

Putting heating oil or fat in the microwave is not

recommended. Fat and oil can suddenly boil over and

cause severe burns.

Some ingredients heat faster than others. For example,

the jelly in a jelly doughnut will be hotter than the dough.

Keep this in mind to avoid burns.

The altitude and the type of cookware you are using

can aect the cooking time. When trying a new recipe,

use the minimum cooking time and check the food

occasionally to prevent overcooking.

Home canning in the microwave oven is not

recommended because not all harmful bacteria may be

destroyed by the microwave heating process.

Although microwaves do not heat the cookware, the heat

from the food is often transferred to the cookware. Always

use pot holders when removing food from the microwave

and instruct children to do the same.

Making candy in the microwave is not recommended as

candy can be heated to very high temperatures. Keep this

in mind to avoid injury.

Cooking techniques

If the oven is set to cook for more than 20 minutes, it

will automatically adjust to 70 percent power after 20

minutes to avoid overcooking.

Stirring

Open the microwave door and stir foods such as

casseroles and vegetables occasionally while cooking

to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish

absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir

from the outside towards the center. The oven will turn o

when you open the door to stir your food.

Arrangement

Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces

or chops, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the

outside of the turntable where they can receive more

microwave energy. To prevent overcooking, place thin or

delicate parts towards the center of the turntable.

Shielding

Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent

overcooking. Areas that need shielding include poultry

wing-tips, the ends of poultry legs, and corners of square

baking dishes. Use only small amounts of aluminum foil.

Larger amounts can damage your oven.

Food

Remove

from oven

After standing

(10 MIN.)

Beef

Rare 135 °F 145 °F

Medium 150 °F 160 °F

Well Done 160 °F 170 °F

Pork

Medium 150 °F 160 °F

Well Done 160 °F 170 °F

Poultry

Dark meat 170 °F 180 °F

Light meat 160 °F 170 °F

COOKING POULTRY

Place the poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a

microwave-safe dish and cover with wax paper to prevent

spattering. Use aluminum foil to shield the bone tips, thin

pieces of meat, or areas that may start to overcook.

Check the temperature in several places before letting the

poultry stand the recommended time.

Food

Cooking time/

power level

Instructions

Whole

chicken

Up to 4

lbs.

Cooking Time:

7-11 min. / lb.

180 °F dark

meat

170 °F light

meat

Place the chicken breast-

side down on the roasting

rack. Cover with wax paper.

Turn over half way through

cooking process. Cook until

the juices run clear and the

meat near the bone is no

longer pink. Let stand for

5-10 minutes.

Power Level:

Medium High

(7).

Chicken

pieces

Up to 2

lbs.

Cooking Time:

7-10 min. / lb.

180 °F dark

meat

170 °F light

meat

Place the chicken bone-side

down on the dish, with the

thickest portions towards

the outside of the dish.

Cover with wax paper. Turn

over halfway through the

cooking process. Cook until

the juices run clear and the

meat near the bone is no

longer pink. Let stand for

5-10 minutes.

Power Level:

Medium High

(7).

Turning

Turn foods over midway through the cooking cycle

to expose all parts to the microwave energy. This is

especially important with large items such as roasts.

Standing

Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat

and continue to cook for a few minutes after the oven

stops. Let foods stand to complete the cooking process,

especially foods such as roasts and whole vegetables.

Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center

without overcooking the outer areas. All liquids, such as

soup or hot chocolate should be shaken or stirred when

cooking is complete. Let liquids stand a moment before

serving. When heating baby food, stir well and test the

temperature before serving.

Adding moisture

Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food

that is uneven in moisture content should be covered or

allowed to stand so that the heat disperses evenly. Add a

small amount of water to dry food to help it cook.

Venting

After covering a dish with plastic wrap, vent the plastic

wrap by turning back one corner to let excess steam

escape.

COOKING MEAT

Place the meat fat side down on a microwave-safe

roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. Use narrow strips

of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin pieces of

meat. Check the temperature in several places before

letting the meat stand the recommended time.

The following temperatures are the removal temperatures.

The temperature of the food will rise during standing time.

Food

Cooking time/

power level

Instructions

Roast beef

(boneless)

Up to 4 lbs.

Cooking Time:

3-9 min. / lb. for

145 °F - Rare

10-15 min. / lb. for

160 °F - Medium

12-17 min. / lb. for

170 °F - Well Done

Place the roast fat-

side down on the

roasting rack and

cover with wax paper.

Turn over halfway

through the cooking

process. Let stand for

10 to 15 minutes.

Power Level:

High (10) for ﬁrst

5 minutes, then

Medium (5).

Pork

(boneless

or bone-in)

Up to 4 lbs.

Cooking Time:

13-17 min. / lb. at

170 °F Well Done

Place the pork fat-side

down on the roasting

rack and cover with

wax paper. Turn

over halfway through

cooking process.

Let stand for 10 to

15minutes.

Power Level:

High (10) for ﬁrst

5 minutes, then

Medium (5).

The following temperatures are the removal temperatures.

The temperature of the food will rise during standing time.

Expect a 10 °F rise in temperature during the standing

time.

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