Bosch HMB Oven Use and Care Manual

Cooking Tips

Cooking Tips

CAUTION: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle.

Meat

1.No special techniques are required: Meat should be prepared as with conventional cooking. Sea- son if desired. Always thoroughly defrost meat before cooking.

2.Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or microwave-safe plate and place on the turntable.

3.Cook according to the Meat Cooking Recommen- dations (below). Use the longer time for large meats and the shorter time for smaller meats. For thicker chops, use the longer time.

4.Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking time.

5.After removing from microwave oven, cover loosely with foil. Allow to stand for 5–10 minutes. The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process.

6.Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly cooked and juices run clear.

Meat Cooking Recommendations

 

Microwave

Cooking Time

Meat

Power

Per Pound

BEEF

 

 

 

 

Standing/Rolled

 

 

 

 

Rib Roast

 

 

 

 

- Rare

8

9 to 11 minutes

- Medium

8

91/2 to 111/2

minutes

- Well-done

8

111/2 to 14 minutes

 

 

 

 

 

Ground Beef

10

61/2

to 91/2

minutes

(to brown for

 

 

 

 

casserole)

 

 

 

 

Hamburgers,

 

 

 

 

(4 oz. each)

 

 

 

 

Fresh or

 

 

 

 

defrosted

 

 

 

 

- 2 patties

10

21/2

to 41/2

minutes

- 4 patties

10

31/2

to 51/2

minutes

PORK

 

 

 

 

Loin, Leg

8

121/2 to 161/2 minutes

Bacon

 

 

 

 

- 4 slices

10

21/2

to 31/2

minutes

- 6 slices

10

31/2

to 41/2

minutes

Poultry

1.No special techniques are required: Poultry should be prepared as with conventional cooking. Sea- son if desired.

2.Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted. Remove giblets and any metal clamps.

3.Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil (unless the poultry is self-basting).

4.All poultry should be placed on a microwave roast- ing rack or a microwave-safe plate and placed on the turntable.

5.Cook according to the instructions in the Poultry Cooking Recommendations below. Turn pieces over halfway through the cooking time. Because of its shape, poultry has a tendency to cook un- evenly, especially in very bony parts. Periodic turn- ing helps to cook these areas evenly.

6.Let stand for 5–10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking before carving. The standing time is very important, as it completes the cooking process.

7.Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eat- ing. Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices run clear. Pierce with a sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure that the juices are clear and the flesh is firm.

Poultry Cooking Recommendations

 

Microwave

Cooking Time

Meat

Power

Per Pound

CHICKEN

 

 

Whole

8

11 to 15 minutes

Breast (boned)

8

10 to 14 minutes

Portions

8

11 to 17 minutes

 

 

 

TURKEY

 

 

Whole

8

11 to 15 minutes

Notes:

•The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for differences in individual tastes and preferences. The times may also vary due to the shape, cut and composition of the food.

•If whole poultry is stuffed, the weight of the stuffed bird should be used when calculating the cooking time.

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