Defrosting in Microwave

Sunshine_and_Roses

Willpower? wrote: »

I don't bother anymore I just pop it straight in the pan and reheat it. I pop a little boiling water in the bottom and stir frequently.

Thanks - Always a bit wary when meat and poultry are concerned. Looks like you have lived to tell the tale tho!

MissMuppet

I try not to defrost stuff in the microwave if I can help it... If I remember I'll get something out of the freezer before leaving for work so it's defrosted for when I get home.

Chicken breasts defrosted in a microwave are a nightmare, they always start cooking even though I keep a close eye on them...

Stephen_Leak

Defrosting "naturally" is best, but if you forget to get it out of the freezer, using the microwave is OK.

I always forget and have to mildly "zap" it, and nothing has happened to me yet ... <thud>

Willpower?

clareski wrote: »

Looks like you have lived to tell the tale tho!

So far so good I am quite cautious when cooking things in the first place, so I know anything I'm reheating is not just about to go off. I also heat it thoroughly rather than just warm it.

sillyvixen

i try to take food out before work to defrost natrually (in summer i try to defrost in fridge) i refuse to defrost in microwave - just spending extra money and takes so long on defrost setting!!- i dont have as many issues with meat items as i am veggie but i am v. carefull if defrosting meat for visitors

PennyJar

All M&S food says to defrost in a. Refrigerator, but I'm guessing if I use the microwave correctly it should be ok?

suki1964

PennyJar wrote: »

All M&S food says to defrost in a. Refrigerator, but I'm guessing if I use the microwave correctly it should be ok?

The only time I defrost in the micro is when I'm cooking there and then. Just in case I over do it and start cooking.