Bosch HMB402 - Manual (Page 20)

Bosch HMB Oven Use and Care Manual Cooking Tips
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Meat
1. No special techniques are required: Meat should
be prepared as with conventional cooking. Sea-
son if desired. Always thoroughly defrost meat
before cooking.
2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or
microwave-safe plate and place on the turntable.
3. Cook according to the Meat Cooking Recommen-
dations (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. After removing from microwave oven, cover loosely
with foil. Allow to stand for 5–10 minutes. The
standing time is very important as it completes the
cooking process.
6. Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly
cooked and juices run clear.
Poultry
1. No special techniques are required: Poultry should
be prepared as with conventional cooking. Sea-
son 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 roast-
ing rack or a microwave-safe plate and placed on
the turntable.
5. Cook according to the instructions in the Poultry
Cooking Recommendations below. Turn pieces
over halfway through the cooking time. Because
of its shape, poultry has a tendency to cook un-
evenly, especially in very bony parts. Periodic turn-
ing 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 eat-
ing. Whole poultry is completely cooked when the
juices run clear. Pierce with a sharp knife through
the thickest part to ensure that the juices are clear
and the flesh is firm.
Meat Cooking Recommendations
Microwave Cooking Time
Meat Power Per Pound
BEEF
Standing/Rolled
Rib Roast
- Rare
8 9 to 11 minutes
- Medium 8 9 1 /
2
to 11 1 /
2
minutes
- Well-done 8 11 1 /
2
to 14 minutes
Ground Beef 10 6 1 /
2
to 9 1 /
2
minutes
(to brown for
casserole)
Hamburgers,
(4 oz. each)
Fresh or
defrosted
- 2 patties
10 2 1 /
2
to 4 1 /
2
minutes
- 4 patties 10 3 1 /
2
to 5 1 /
2
minutes
PORK
Loin, Leg 8 12 1 /
2
to 16 1 /
2
minutes
Bacon
- 4 slices
10 2 1 /
2
to 3 1 /
2
minutes
- 6 slices 10 3 1 /
2
to 4 1 /
2
minutes
Microwave Cooking Time
Meat Power Per Pound
CHICKEN
Whole 8 11 to 15 minutes
Breast (boned) 8 10 to 14 minutes
Portions 8 11 to 17 minutes
TURKEY
Whole 8 11 to 15 minutes
Notes:
•
The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for
differences 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.
Poultry Cooking Recommendations
Cooking Tips
CAUTION: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle.