LG LCRT2010ST Owner's Manual - Page 21

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during  cooking cycle COOKING TIPS Meat Poultry 1. No special techniques are required. Meat should be 1. No special techniques are required. Poultry should prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if desired. Always thoroughly defrost meat before cook- desired. ing. 2. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted. Remove 2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or giblets and any metal clamps. microwave-proof plate and place on the turntable. 3. Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil 3. Cook according to the Meat Cooking Table (below). unless the poultry is self-basting. Use the longer time for large cuts of meats and the 4. All poultry should be placed on a microwave roasting shorter time for small cuts of meats. For thicker rack or a microwave-proof plate and placed on the chops, use the longer time. turntable. 4. Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking 5. Cook according to the instructions in the Poultry time. Cooking Table below. Turn over halfway through the 5. Let stand for 5-10 minutes inoven after cooking. cooking time. Because of its shape, poultry has a The standing time is very important as it tendency to cook unevenly, especially in very bony completes the cooking process. parts.Turning during roasting helps to cook these 6. Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly cooked before eating. Meat Cooking Table areas evenly. 6. Let stand for 5-10 minutes in
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WFO after cooking before carving. The standing time is very important, as it completes the cooking process. Meat Microwave Power Cooking Time Per Pound 7. Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating. Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices run clear from the inside thigh when it is pierced with BEEF Standing/Rolled Rib - Medium 8 - Well-done 8 Ground Beef (to HIGH(100%) brown for casserole) Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted 91 /2 to 11 1/2 minutes 11 1 /2 to 14 minutes 61 /2 to 9 1 /2 minutes a sharp knife. Poultry pieces should be pierced with a sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure that the juices are clear and the flesh is firm. Poultry Cooking Table Poultry Microwave Cooking Time Power Per Pound (4 oz. each) - 2 patties - 4 patties HIGH(100%) 21/2 to 41/2 minutes HIGH(100%) 31/2 to 51/2 minutes CHICKEN Whole Breast (boned) Portions 8 11 to 15 minutes 8 10 to 14 minutes 8 11 to 17 minutes PORK Loin, Leg Bacon - 4 slices - 6 slices 8 12 1/2 to 161/2 minutes HIGH(100%) 21/2 to 31/2 minutes HIGH(100%) 31/2 to 41/2 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. TURKEY Whole 8 
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NJOVUFT NOTES: ţ 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. ţ If whole poultry is stuffed, the weight of the stuffed bird should be used when calculating the cooking time. 21