How to cook meat in the microwave: Hot topics and practical guides on the Internet in 10 days
Microwave cooking has become a hot topic recently, especially how to quickly prepare delicious meat in the microwave. Based on the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days, we have compiled a structured guide to help you easily master the skills of cooking meat in the microwave.
1. Top 5 popular microwave meat recipes on the Internet

| Ranking | dish name | Search volume (10,000) | Key Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microwave Honey Chicken Wings | 28.5 | After marinating, turn over high heat for 8 minutes. |
| 2 | Garlic Pork Ribs | 19.2 | Wrap in tin foil to retain juice |
| 3 | Five spice beef jerky | 15.7 | Thin cutting + staged heating |
| 4 | Microwave braised pork | 12.3 | Boil water first and then simmer in sauce |
| 5 | Quick steamed fish | 9.8 | Cover with wet paper towel to prevent drying |
2. Core skills of cooking meat in microwave oven
1.Preprocessing key:The meat needs to be cut into uniform small pieces (2-3cm), the thickness should not exceed 5cm, and the skin-on ingredients need to be punched.
2.Power control:
| Meat type | Recommended power | Time reference (500g) |
|---|---|---|
| chicken | High fire (800W) | 6-8 minutes |
| Pork | Medium-high fire (600W) | 10-12 minutes |
| Beef | Medium heat (500W) | 12-15 minutes |
| Fish meat | Low fire (300W) | 5-7 minutes |
3.Container selection:Use microwave-safe glass/ceramic bowls and avoid metal containers. For frying, it is recommended to use a microwave-specific grill.
3. Answers to recent hot questions
Q: Why does microwave meat become dry?
A: Mainly due to overheating or lack of sealing. Solution: ① Cover with microwave-specific plastic wrap (leaving holes for ventilation) ② Check every 2 minutes.
Q: Which meats are not suitable for microwave ovens?
A: According to data from the Center for Food Safety:
| Use food with caution | Reason |
|---|---|
| Shelled seafood | Easy to burst |
| Frozen Thick Cut Steak | uneven heating |
| animal offal | Strong odor |
4. Internet celebrity microwave sauce meat recipe
The ratio of all-purpose marinated meat sauce compiled based on popular Douyin videos:
| Material | weight | function |
|---|---|---|
| light soy sauce | 2 scoops | Basic salty taste |
| honey | 1 spoon | Moisturizing and brightening |
| cooking wine | 1 spoon | Remove the fishy smell |
| minced garlic | 1 spoon | Titian |
| starch | 0.5 spoon | lock juice |
5. Safety precautions
1. The center temperature of all meat must reach above 75℃ (can be detected with a food thermometer)
2. After heating, let it sit for 2 minutes to distribute the heat evenly.
3. Clean the inner wall of the microwave oven after daily use to prevent grease accumulation that may cause a fire.
With the above structured data and tips, you can easily prepare tender and juicy meat dishes in the microwave. It is recommended to choose easy-to-cook ingredients such as chicken wings for the first time and gradually master the characteristics of your own microwave oven.
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