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Gravies
& sauces
1. Coverthick,chunkysaucestopreventspattering.
3. Varybasicwhitesaucebyaddingcheese,cggyolks,cream,wine
2. Whisksaucesvigorously withwirewhiskonceor twicewhile
or herbs.
microwaving.
Food
container
cover
powerUvel &Time
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Graviesand
sauces
Casserole
thickenedwith
flouror cornstarch
(1cup)
Bleltedbutter
Glassmeasure
sauces, clarified
butter(%cup)
Thick spaghetti,
Casserole,
barbecue or
bowl
sweet/soursauces
(2cups)
Thin, liquid sauces
Casserole
(Aujus, clam, etc.)
(1cup)
No
Medium(5)
4t07min.
Microwave f at, flourandsalt togetherto
meltandblend.Whiskinliquidandfinish
microwaving. Increasetime 1to2 minutes
per additionalcupofsauce.
No
High(10)
1to2 min.
Microwave b utterjustto melting.For
clarifiedbutter,bringtoboilthenlet stand
untillayersseparate.Pouroffanduseclear,
toplayer.
Yes
High(10)
5 to 7 min.
Stiringredients together, t hen microwave,
stirringafierhalfofcookingtime.Let stand
5 to 10minutesto develop flavor.
No
High(10)
3 to4 min.
Addcornstarch-water mixtureto heated
ingredients. Stirwellandmicrowave totinish.
Meats
1. Alwaysuse a cookingbag whencookingbeef,lamb,porkor veal
3. Allowabout10minutesstandingtimefor mostroastsbefore
roasts.Seepackageinstructions forproperuseofcookingbag.
carving.
2. Afierenclosingroastin cookingbag,placeontrivetin
microwave-safe dish.
If youusea meatthermometer whilecooking,makesureit is
safeforusein microwave o vens.
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Powerhvel & Time
Food
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cover
(orlnte~gnal
Temp.)
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Beef
Ground, crumbled
(forcasseroles
or soup)
(1lb.)
(1%lbs.)
Meatballs
(1lb.)
(2 lbs.)
Meatloaf
(Roundloa~
(Loafshape)
Wtties
(4 pattiesper lb.)
1to 2 patties
3 to4 patties
Pot roasts
Simmered beef
(cornedbeefor
brisket)
Casserole
Roundor
oblongdish
Pieplateor
loafdish
Oblongglass
dish(withtrivet
if desired)
or ceramic
dinnerplate
Oblongdish
or casserole
Casserole
No
Waxpaperor
plasticwrap
Plasticwrap
Waxpaper
Cookingbag
Lidor
High(10)
High(10)
Meal-High ( 7)
or cook
to 170°
High(10)
Low(3)
Medium(5)
5 to 7 min.
7 to 9 min.
6 to 8 min.
9 to 12min.
15to 20min.
25 to 30min.
3 to 5 min.
4 to 6 min.
24to 29min.
per lb.
120to 130min.
Stirafterhalfof cookingtime. Addsauceor
casseroleingredients andfinish.Tocook
frozenblock,microwave 10to 15minutes,
breakingup and stirringevery5 minutes.
Let stand5 minutes.
Rounddish: arrange%-to l-in. apartin
circlearoundedgeofdish.
Oblongdish: arrange%-to l-in. apart.
Rearrangeafterhalfofcookingtime.
Letstand 10minutesaftercooking.
Let stand10minutesaftercooking,
Coverwithwaxpaperor cookuncovered
andturnpattiesover,If desired,add
browning sauce.
Brushwithbrowning sauceand add 1/2cup
waterto cookingbag.~rn overafterhalfof
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cookingtime. Addvegetables if desired
afterhalfof cookingtime. Recoverand
finish.
Add1cup waterperpoundofmeat.Turn
overafterhalfofcookingtime. Letmeat
'
standin brothat least 10minutesafier
plasticwrap
cooking.For boileddinner,removemeat
andcookvegetables inbroth.
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