They can melt or warp due to the food's heat, possibly causing chemicals to migrate into the food. Don't defrost or hold food at room temperature for more than 2 hours . It is easy to forget all about a food item thawing in the microwave oven. Set a timer to sound an alert when the thawing time is up. Cooking Debone large pieces of meat .
Bone can shield the meat around it from thorough cooking.
Arrange food items uniformly in a covered dish and add a little liquid. Under the cover, steam helps kill bacteria and ensure uniform heating. Either plastic wrap or a glass cover works well. Many recipes suggest venting a small area, allowing some steam to escape. Plastic wrap shouldn't touch the food.