Reference
•Recommended cooking times for most foods are set until the food is tender, hot and steamy, no burnt edges and/ or food is ready to eat, or approximately 165°F unless otherwise stated on the package..
•Kids Meals need to cook to 165°F unless the package instucts otherwise. Food will be HOT, adult supervision recommended.
Container Size Guidelines for Microwave Cooking
When heating foods in a microwave oven, it is important to use a
Always follow package directions for the recommended container size, or use the following guidelines:
Guidelines for Frozen Foods:
Quantity of Food | Microwave Container Size |
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8 to 10 oz (227 to 283 gm) | 1 quart/4 cups/946 ml |
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11 to 20 oz (454 to 567 gm) | 11⁄2 quarts/6 cups/1420 ml |
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21 to 32 oz (595 to 907 gm) | 3 quarts/12 cups/2839 ml |
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33 oz and over (907 gm) | 4 quarts/16 cups/3785 ml |
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Guidelines for Canned,
Can Size | Microwave Container Size |
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14 to 16 oz (397 to 567 gm) | 1 quart/4 cups/946 ml |
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17 to 28 oz (482 to 794 gm) | 11⁄2 quarts/6 cups/1420 ml |
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29 to 52 oz (822 to 1474 gm) | 2 quarts/8 cups/1893 ml |
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Guidelines for Condensed Soups: |
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Can Size | Microwave Container Size |
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10 to 16 oz (283 to 567 gm) | 1 quart/4 cups/946 ml |
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17 to 26 oz (482 to 737 gm) | 11⁄2 quarts/6 cups/1420 ml |
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27 to 52 oz (765 to 1474 gm) | 2 quarts/8 cups/1893 ml |
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Guidelines for Dry Soups: |
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Amount of Water Added | Microwave Container Size |
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3⁄4 cup | large mug/cup |
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3 to 4 cups | 2 quarts/8 cups/1893 ml |
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Guidelines for Canned Vegetables: |
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Can Size | Microwave Container Size |
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8 oz (226 gm) | 2 cups (473 ml) |
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9 to 15 oz (255 to 425 gm) | 1 quart/4 cups/946 ml |
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16 to 28 oz (453 to 793 gm) | 11⁄2 quarts/6 cups/1420 ml |
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29 to 55 oz (822 to 1559 gm) | 2 quarts/8 cups/1893 ml |
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