How To Defrost Meat In A Microwave Oven?

Microwave ovens have changed the way people eat. Thanks to this simple machine, people can easily cook and reheat a variety of foods. But microwave ovens serve other purposes as well. One common function of a microwave oven is the ability to defrost meat. Normally, people defrost meat in a refrigerator. However, that requires a lot of panning. It could take at least a day for meat to thaw in a refrigerator. If you forget, your best choice is a microwave. Leaving meat out can lead to bacteria. However, a microwave oven can safely defrost any type of meat in quick fashion. Here is a guide on how it works.

The first thing you have to do is get your meat ready. Take the meat out of its container and place it on a plate you can use in a microwave. Alternatively, you can use a bowl or other dish that is suitable for a microwave. Make sure you wash your hands before and after handling raw meat, even if it is frozen. Bacteria can easily spoil any dinner. Once you have the meat on a plate, place it in to the microwave. There is no need to cover it when you are defrosting. Most microwaves have a defrost setting. When you push this, it will prompt you for a type of meat. You can choose beef, poultry, or fish.

Once you make your selection, you should enter the weight of the meat. Normally, you can find this on the packaging. If you don't have the packaging, weigh the meat on a small scale. If that is not an option, give a good ballpark estimate. If you have a microwave that doesn't give you the option of entering the type of meat or weight, you can manually enter. A good rule of thumb is to defrost meat for about nine to ten minutes for each pound. After half of the time goes by, open the microwave door. It is a good idea to turn your meat over. Once you do this, close the door and continue defrosting.

Once you are done defrosting your meat, it is best to start your cooking process right away. If for some reason you can't, place the meat back in the refrigerator. Leaving meat out is a bad idea. Again, bacteria can swarm the meat before you know it. If you aren't going to cook right away, cover the meat in plastic and put it in the refrigerator until you are ready.