Cooking Tips - Kenmore 721.60102 Manual De Uso Y Cuidado

WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle.
COOKING TIPS
Meat
1. No specialtechniquesare required.Meat should be
preparedas w_thconventionalcooking.Season if
desired.Alwaysthoroughlydefrostmeat before
cooking.
2. Place the meat on a microwaveroastingrack or
microwave-proof plate and place on the turntable.
3. Cook accordingto the "Meat CookingChart"
(below), Use the longertime for large meats and
the shortertime for smaller meats. For thicker
chops,use the longertime.
4. Turn the meat once halfwaythroughthe cooking
time.
5. Let stand for 5-10 minuteswrapped in foil after
cooking.The standingtime isvery importantas it
completesthe cookingprocess.
6. Make sure meat, especiallypork, is thoroughly
cooked beforeeating.
Meat Cooking Chart
Microwave Cooking Time
Cut Power Per Pound
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BEEF
Standing/RolledRib
- Rare 8 9 to 11 minuteS
- Medium 8 10 to!2 minutes
- Well-done 8 12 to 14 minutes
Ground Beef (to HIGH(100%) 7 to 9 minutes
brown for casserole)
Hamburgers,
Fresh or defrosted
(4 oz. each)
- 2 patties HIGH(100%) 3 to5 minutes
- 4 patties HIGH(100%) 4 to 6 minutes
PORK
Loin, Leg 8 13to 16 minutes
Bacon
- 4 slices HIGH(100%) 3 to 4 minutes
- 6 slices HIGH(100%) 4 to 6 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
composition of the food.
Poultry
1. No specialtechniquesare required.Poultryshould
be prepared as with conventionalcooking.Season
if desired.
2. Poultryshouldbe thoroughlydefrosted. Remove
gibletsand any metal clamps.
3, Prick the skin and brushlightlywith vegetableoil
unlessthe poultry is self-basting.
4. AUpoultryshouldbe placed on a microwave
roastingrack or a microwave-proof plate and placed
on the turntable.
5. Cook accordingto the instructions in the "Poultry
CookingChart" below. Turn over halfwaythrough
the cookingtime. Because of itsshape, poultryhas
a tendency to cook unevenly,especiallyin very
bony parts.Turningduring roastinghelpsto cook
these areas evenly.
6. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil after
cookingbefore carving.The standingtime is very
important, as it completesthe cookingprocess.
7. Make sure poultry is thoroughly cookedbeforeeating.
Whole poultry is completelycookedwhen thejuices
run clear from the insidethigh when it is pierced
with a sharp knife. Poultry piecesshouldbe pierced
with a sharp knife throughthe thickest part to
ensure that the juices are clear and the flesh isfirm.
Poultry Cooking Chart
Microwave Cooking Time
Poultry Power Per Pound
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CHICKEN
Whole
Breast (boned)
Portions
8
8
8
12 to 14 minutes
10 to 12 minutes
11 to 13 minutes
TURKEY
Whole 8 13to 15 minutes
NOTES:
- The times listed above are only a guide. Allowfor
difference in individual tastes and preferences. T he
times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and
compositionof the food.
• If whole poultryis stuffed,the weightof the stuffed
bird shouldbe used when calculatingthe cooking
time.
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