In addition, health risks from contaminated or spoiled food may increase. When preparing food during a power outage follow these guidelines. Consider the amount of cooking time needed for particular foods. If you have limited heat for cooking, choose foods which cook quickly. Do not cook frozen foods unless you have ample heat for cooking.
Some frozen foods require considerably more cooking time and heat than canned goods.
Also, if power is off, it is best to leave the freezer door closed to keep food from thawing. Commercial canned foods can be eaten straight from the can. Do not use home canned vegetables unless you have the means to boil them for 10 minutes before eating. Many foods can be skewered, grilled or wrapped in foil and cooked in the fireplace. Electric utensils .