Is cooking a raw steak in the microwave safe?
I only have a microwave in my room and I'm moving away in a month, so I don't want to buy an oven or any kitchen appliances, but I still want a steak, is it safe to cook it in the microwave?
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Yes, it is safe. It is really more a question of quality. I would suggest that, in your specific situation you get a browning dish. (It would be something that you could still use after your move, if you like.) Please see the excerpt below from this page .
There is nothing like a charbroiled steak straight off the grill. But for the times when you don't want to fire up the grill - or even get the broiler dirty - there is a way to sear steaks in the microwave on an accessory called a browning dish.
A microwaved steak will not brown well without one, and the dish is really the only acceptable way to brown in the microwave.
Browning dishes can be either flat rectangular plates or black skillets that are designed for the microwave.
Embedded in the plate or skillet are metal strips that cause the microwaves to couple or link, producing an electrical current. The dish also is coated with a metal that is resistant to the electrical current.
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Avoid overcooked foods by adding some water to the dish before placing in the microwave. Cooking raw meat in the microwave is safe but the food must reach proper temperatures. Raw beef, pork, and lamb should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit, ground meats should reach 160 F and all poultry should reach 165 F.Can you microwave raw meat to cook it?
Meat can be cooked safely in a microwave oven, but it can cook unevenly and leave cold spots where harmful bacteria can survive. For this reason, it is important to cover the food, rotate or stir it once or twice during cooking, and make sure the meat reaches a safe internal temperature throughout.Why shouldnt you microwave steak?
The problem is that microwaves heat unevenly, and can leave cold spots in the food that harbor dangerous bacteria, such as E. coli, salmonella or listeria. So microwaving anything that includes raw meat can cause problems.Is steak good in the microwave?
microwave steak wins if you want the meat well done right through, without charring the surface. If you like it pink then just use the pan alone.Cooking a Steak in a Microwave
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