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Defrosting in Microwave

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  • Sunshine_and_Roses
    Sunshine_and_Roses Posts: 1,027 Forumite
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    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
    MissMuppet Posts: 1,106 Forumite
    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
    Stephen_Leak Posts: 8,762 Forumite
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    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>
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  • Willpower?
    Willpower? Posts: 75 Forumite
    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
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    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
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  • PennyJar
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    All M&S food says to defrost in a. Refrigerator, but I'm guessing if I use the microwave correctly it should be ok?
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  • suki1964
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    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.
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