Factors to consider when defrosting food in a microwave
Defrosting food in the microwave seems like a simple task, but there are some factors to consider.
Defrosting food in the microwave makes it easier when we forget to defrost particular food ahead of time. When you need to cook this food immediately to prepare a last-minute recipe, then the microwave is your ally. We could even say: Saved by the bell!
Tips for defrosting meat in the microwave
The best advice for defrosting meat is to do it a day before. Put the meat in the refrigerator and then at room temperature until it is defrosted and ready to cook. But sometimes, you forget to do this or didn’t have time to defrost it in advance. In this case, the best way is to do it in the microwave.
1) You must follow the instructions of the microwave manufacturer, using a specific power so that the meat conserves all its properties. Thawing a piece of meat is not the same as vegetables.
2) If it is a substantial piece of meat, the edges might cook first, while the center is still frozen, this is something that happens frequently. To prevent this from happening, you should turn the meat several times and pause the microwave.
3) If you have several meat fillets, as soon as they begin to defrost, they must be separated so that the microwave power is better distributed.
4) If you have a block of minced meat, divide it as it defrosts.
5) When thawing more significant pieces of food, do it in smaller portions, this will facilitate normal defrosting in the microwave.
6) It is crucial to keep the microwave clean to work correctly.
7) Most microwaves come with a defrost option so that you can set the time based on the weight and kind of food to defrost.
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