What Affects Microwave Cooking microwaves
Power level guide A microwave is set to 100% unless changed by the user. 100% power= 212 degrees F. Reheat leftovers: to 165 degrees internal temperature. (70 %) Defrost meats at 30% or 180 degrees
1. Amount of Food The more food you’re cooking the longer the cooking time
2. FOOD DENSITY The Thicker the food the longer the cooking time
3. ARRANGEMENT OF FOOD Arrange foods in a circle with the thickest part toward the outside
4. Standing Time Food continues to cook when removed from the microwave.
5. Ingredients Microwaves are attracted to foods high in FAT WATER AND SUGAR. Creating hot spots
6. Browning Never Occurs in the Microwave
What type of containers are safe in the Microwave? 1. Glass 2. Plastic/Paper 3. Cermanic 4. Waves can pass through round containers easier than square or rectangle.
What is Shielding: A process to help cook food more evenly in the microwave. Where ever you shield in slows down the cooking.
How Do You Shield?? Use SMALL amounts of tinfoil Cover any area that is heating faster.