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Microwaves pass through china, glass, paper, pottery and some plastics, but metal deflects the microwaves so metal containers are not suitable to use.

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Freezing can dull the flavor of any melon, so adding a little lemon juice will help to sustain the melon flavor.

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Another consideration is that the taste and texture of meat, even quite small pieces, cooked from frozen is not very palatable. It is a waste of an expensive item of food to try to cook it without thawing.

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If you do not have a meat thermometer, you can insert a metal skewer into the thickest part of the cooked joint and wait for 30 seconds. If the skewer feels cold to the touch when it is withdrawn, the meat is not done; if it feels warm the meat is rare, and if it is hot the meat is well done.

It is wise to take the resting time into consideration when you are testing for doneness because the meat will continue to cook while it is sitting. This is more important for a piece of meat that you wish to serve rare or medium and less crucial if the meat is going to be eaten when it is well done.

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It is currently difficult to find organic meat due to limited supplies and insufficient consistently good-quality product. However, vacuum-packed organic beef is available from some health food shops. Organic chicken, which is much more readily available is sold by some butchers and most fresh poultry shops.

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However, because these parts of the animal contain the main muscles, they can be tough. To increase their tenderness, beat them or soak for a few hours in a marinade containing an acid, such as lemon juice, vinegar, wine, natural yogurt or pulped pawpaw. Cook slowly without too much moisture.

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When choosing boned, rolled and tied joints, look for a neat appearance. They should also be of a uniform thickness so that they will cook evenly. If the meat is still on the bones they should have been cleanly sawn through.

All meat, especially chops and steak, should be neat and well trimmed of surplus fat. For superior lean cuts and joints of meat, select Lean beef, Trim lamb and New Fashioned pork.

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