Kenmore 721.61283 Cooking Tips, Meat, Chart, Poultry Cooking, HIGH100%, Microwave, Power

WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle.

COOKING TIPS

Meat

1.No special techniques are required. Meat should be

prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if desired. Always thoroughly defrost meat before cook- ing.

2.Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or

microwave-proof plate and place on the turntable.

3.Cook according to the Meat Cooking Chart (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.Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after cooking. The standing time is very important as it completes the cooking process.

6.Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly cooked before eating.

Meat			Cooking	Chart
				Microwave	Cooking Time
			Meat	Power	Per		Pound
BEEF
Standing/Rolled				Rib
-	Rare			8	8V2to		!0V2 minutes
-	Medium			8	9 to 11 minutes
-	Well-done			8	11 to 13V2 minutes
Ground			Beef (to	HIGH(100%)	6 to 9 minutes
brown			for casserole)
Hamburgers,
Fresh			or defrosted
(4	oz.		each)
-	2	patties		HIGH(100%)	2	to 4 minutes
-	4	patties		HIGH(100%)	3	to 5 minutes
PORK
Loin, Leg				8	12	to	16 minutes
Bacon
-	4	slices		HIGH(100%)	2	to 3 minutes
-	6	slices		HIGH(100%)	3	to 4 minutes

NOTE: The times listed above are only a guide. Allow

for difference in individual tastes and preferences. The times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and compo- sition of the food.

Poultry

1.No special techniques are required. Poultry should

be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season 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 roasting

rack or a microwave-proof plate and placed on the turntable.

5.Cook according to the instructions in the Poultry Cooking Chart below. Turn over halfway through the cooking time. Because of its shape, poultry has a tendency to cook unevenly, especially in very bony

parts.Turning during roasting 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 eating. Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices run clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced with a sharp knife. Poultry pieces should be pierced with a sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure that the juices are clear and the flesh is firm.

Poultry Cooking	Chart
	Microwave	Cooking			Time
Poultry	Power		Per	Pound
CHICKEN
Whole	8	10	to	14	minutes
Breast (boned)	8	9 to 13 minutes
Portions	8	10	to	16	minutes
TURKEY
Whole	8	10	to	14	minutes

NOTES:

•The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for

difference 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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