microwaveable??
microwaveable??
Has anyone tried to heat a main dish or side in a microwave?
I think there is some tin mixed in the wrapper,of the mains and sides.
I think there is some tin mixed in the wrapper,of the mains and sides.
Last edited by Macaroni on Mon Nov 09, 2009 1:55 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: microwaveable??
I prefer to boil in bag, but I have nuked them on occasion when pressed for time. Perfectly ok to do so, just remove from pouch firstMacaroni wrote:Has anyone tried to heat a main dish or side in a microwave?
Re: microwaveable??
With the military MREs and many of the commercially packaged retort products, there is a foil layer in the laminate packaging. As such, it is not feasible to heat it in a microwave unless you empty the contents into a microwave-safe dish. Given the fat and acid content in some of the entrees, you should also exercise care if you are using a plastic dish. With commercially packaged retort items, read the package instructions, many are now using pouches that do not have a foil layer in the laminate so that you can indeed heat the package in a microwave without damage to the appliance.
Macaroni wrote:Has anyone tried to heat a main dish or side in a microwave?
I think there is some tin mixed in the wrapper,of the mains and sides.
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Re: microwaveable??
Yes. Just make sure to wrap the unopened retort pouch(DO NOT VENT) in aluminum, or tin foil, and microwave on high, for at least 20 minutes. Also, place a stainless steel spoon, or fork, beside the pouch, while microwaving, as that will heat the utensil.
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Re: microwaveable??
DangerousDave wrote:Yes. Just make sure to wrap the unopened retort pouch(DO NOT VENT) in aluminum, or tin foil, and microwave on high, for at least 20 minutes. Also, place a stainless steel spoon, or fork, beside the pouch, while microwaving, as that will heat the utensil.
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Re: microwaveable??
I eat mine only by microwave. Those heaters are too damn smelly and take too long to heat up the entree/sides for me. I empty the contents onto a plate and then nuke for about 30-60 seconds.
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Re: microwaveable??
I boiled my side entree (still sealed) in boiling water for about 5 minutes and it was fine. Probably should have went 6 minutes though.
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Re: microwaveable??
Does microwaving spoil the taste at all? I was thinking that might take some of the moisture out the food?
A plus is you can keep the frh and store it for a rainy day.
A plus is you can keep the frh and store it for a rainy day.
Re: microwaveable??
Depends how long and hot you nuke it.Big_jo wrote:Does microwaving spoil the taste at all? I was thinking that might take some of the moisture out the food?
First of all, put a cover on it!
Do not nuke until the sauce is "burned" into the plate.
Add a little bit water and stir BEFORE microwaving
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