Microwave - Using a Browning Dish

Microwaves do not brown as readily as conventional cooking, therefore browning dishes are very helpful. Browning dishes simulate a fry pan or skillet so that foods such as steaks, chops, hamburgers, and even french toast can be prepared. Browning dishes are a pyroceramic material with metal imbedded in it. Most must be preheated in the microwave so that the metal superheats the surface creating a griddle effect. Be careful because they get very hot.

Using a Browning Dish In a Microwave

We always recommend that the manufacturer's directions be followed but below are a few guidelines:

• Do not use a browning dish on a microwave shelf. You must put it on a clean oven floor. If the microwave has a removable glass tray on the floor, be sure to leave the glass tray in place.
• Preheating times vary according to the size of the dish and type of food being cooked. Follow the manufacturer's directions.
• Always start with minimum time, increasing the time for more browning.
• Partially frozen foods brown more slowly than refrigerator temperature food.
• Excess moisture decreases browning. Dry meats with a paper towel first.
• Flatten or press food with a spatula occasionally to increase browning.
• Do not use a cover for crisiper, browner foods.
• Rotating the dish during cooking produces more even cooking. The dish will be hot.
• When using the dish a second time, preheating time is usually cut in half.

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