Samsung SMH1816W, SMH1816B, SMH1816S user manual Cooking Meat, Cooking Poultry

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/	Instructions
	power level
Roast beef	Cooking Time:	Place the roast fat-
(boneless)	3-9 min. / lb. for	side down on the
Up to 4 lbs.	145 °F - Rare	roasting rack and
	10-15 min. / lb. for	cover with wax paper.
	160 °F - Medium	Turn over halfway
	12-17 min. / lb. for	through the cooking
	170 °F - Well Done	process. Let stand for
		10 to 15 minutes.
	Power Level:
	High (10) for first
	5 minutes, then
	Medium (5).
Pork	Cooking Time:	Place the roast fat-
(boneless	13-17 min. / lb. at	side down on the
or bone-in)	170 °F Well Done	roasting rack and
Up to 4 lbs.		cover with wax paper.
	Power Level:
	High (10) for first	Turn over halfway
		through cooking
	5 minutes, then
		process. Let stand for
	Medium (5).
		10 to 15 minutes.

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.

	Food		Remove		After standing
			from oven			(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/	Instructions
	power level
Whole	Cooking Time:	Place the chicken breast-
chicken	7-11 min. / lb.	side down on the roasting
Up to 4	180 °F dark	rack. Cover with wax paper.
lbs.	meat	Turn over half way through
	170 °F light	cooking process. Cook until
	meat	the juices run clear and the
		meat near the bone is no
	Power Level:
		longer pink. Let stand for
	Medium High
		5-10 minutes.
	(7).
Chicken	Cooking Time:	Place the chicken bone-side
pieces	7-10 min. / lb.	down on the dish, with the
Up to 2	180 °F dark	thickest portions towards
lbs.	meat	the outside of the dish.
	170 °F light	Cover with wax paper. Turn
	meat	over halfway through the
		cooking process. Cook until
	Power Level:
		the juices run clear and the
	Medium High
		meat near the bone is no
	(7).
		longer pink. Let stand for
		5-10 minutes.

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