English 37
Oysters wrapped in bacon are easier to prepare in the broiler of your conventional range.
Seafood mixtures can be prepared in serving shells as microwave energy will pass through the
seafood shells without heating. Aluminum foil should not be used for shells.
If spreads are placed on crackers, care should be taken not to overcook as moisture from the food will
cause crackers to become soggy. Crackers used for spreads should be very dry and crisp. This helps
avoid sogginess. Heat only until spread is at serving temperature.
The time required to heat all appetizers will depend on the amount of food, and the number and the
type of dish selected. Remember the food will become very hot even if the dish is cool. Cheese
mixtures retain heat longer when heated with microwave energy.
MEATS
Guide for Cooking Meats
Roasts, chops, hamburgers and small cuts of tender meat cook beautifully in the microwave oven.
Most roasts can be cooked rare, medium rare or even well done in less than one hour. Less tender
cuts of meat such as pot roast can be simmered fork tender in a sauce or gravy. Tough cuts that
require slow cooking will do better in the conventional range or oven. A large piece of meat, especially
if the shape is uneven, should be turned over occasionally for uniform roasting.
Turn over after
half the time.
Cover with
microwaveable
cover. Turn over
after half the time.
Turn over after
half the time.
Beef Patties (3 1/2 oz) each
Turn over and
rearrange
after half the time.
Cover with
microwaveable
cover.
Cover with
microwaveable
cover.
Slices (4 strips)
(1 slice; weight: 1
oz, length: 11 in.)
Cover with
microwaveable
cover.
Slices (1 in. thick)
4 slices