LG LMV2031SS Owners Manual - Page 21

COOKING TIPS MEAT COOKING TABLE MEAT Chops (5-7 oz. each) 2 chops 4 chops POWER LEVEL 3 COOKING TIME 18-20 minutes per pound 15-17 minutes per pound DIRECTIONS Place chops in microwavable baking dish. Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic wrap. Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature reaches 170°F. Turn chops over halfway through cooking. Let stand covered 5 minutes after cooking. (Temperature may rise about 10°F). Loin Roast, rolled, boneless 3 (3 1/2- 4 1/2 lbs.) 25-27 minutes per pound (165°F) Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish. Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. Close bag loosely with microwavable closure or string. After cooking, let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10°F.) Internal temperature of pork should reach 170°F before serving. Sausage links, Fresh or frozen defrosted (1-2 oz. each) 2 links HI 4 links 6 links 10 links (8 oz. pkg.) 45-60 seconds 1-11/2 minutes 11/2-2 minutes 13/4-2 minutes Pierce links and place on microwavable roasting rack. Cover with waxed paper or paper towel. Turn over halfway through cooking. After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute. POULTRY Cooking Poultry: General Directions • Prepare the poultry for cooking. - Defrost completely. - Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the outside edge of the baking dish. When cooking legs, arrange them like the spokes of a wheel. - Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce splattering. - Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a browned appearance. • Tend the poultry as it cooks. - Drain and discard juices as they accumulate. - Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces of foil. POULTRY COOKING TABLE • The poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the thigh meat should be 180-185°F. • Let the poultry stand covered with foil after cooking for 10 minutes. The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for most cuts and types of poultry. POULTRY Chicken pieces (21/2-3 lbs.) POWER LEVEL HI COOKING TIME 41/2-51/2 minutes per lb. DIRECTIONS Wash pieces, shake the water off, and prepare for cooking. Place pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking dish with thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered 5 minutes after cooking. - 21 -