COVERING FOODS DURING MICROWAVING
COVERING FOODS DURING MICROWAVING HELPS TO TENDERIZE FOOD, KEEPS FOODS MOIST
AND SHORTENS COOKING TIME. FOODS WHICH REQUIRE STEAMING SHOULD HAVE A TIGHT
COVER SUCH AS A TIGHT FITTING LID OR VENTED PLASTIC WRAP. PAPER TOWELS REDUCE
SPLATTERS BUT DO NOT HOLD IN HEAT. WAX PAPER HOLDS IN SOME STEAM AND IS
GOOD FOR SHORTER COOKING TIMES. COOKING BAGS ARE IDEAL FOR LESS TENDER CUTS
OF MEAT. CLOSE THE BAG WITH A PIECE OF STRING OR A STRIP CUT FROM THE BAG.