Cooking Tips and Standing Chart

All microwave times in the following charts are prepared in a 650 watt output microwave oven. If your oven has a different output, follow the guide below. It is very important for you to know that if you have a higher wattage output oven, make sure you reduce the cooking times and check for doneness before serving. You can always cook for a few seconds more.

For a 500/550 watt output oven, increase the cooking time by about 20%
For a 700-watt output oven, decrease the cooking time by about 20%
For an 850-watt output oven, decrease the cooking time by about 30%

 
 MEAT AND POULTRY
   

Most meat and poultry responds well to microwave cooking, but whenever possible, prime cuts should be chosen as they tenderize more rapidly than less expensive parts.

When crispy and browning effects of conventional cooking and shorter cooking time are both desired, Healthy Fx pouches can be used to cook the food halfway, then traditional oven cooking methods can be used to brown the food on the outside.


 
Amount
Microwave Time at HIGH( 100%)
Standing Time,In sealed bag
Chops
4 oz.
2 - 3 min.
2 - 3 min.
8 oz.
4 - 6 min.
3 - 5 min.
Steaks
8 oz.
3 - 5 min.
3 - 5 min.
Chicken portions
8 oz.
3 - 5 min.
3 - 5 min.

Ground Meat

1 lb.
6 - 9 min.
5 - 8 min.
 
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