Cooking a turkey-burger patty in the microwave, am I going to die?

[VirtualLarry]

It listed three cooking methods, none of which was "Microwave". It only mentioned microwave for defrosting the patty if frozen.

I know that a microwave is no way to "properly" cook a burger patty, turkey or beef either, and and doesn't sear the flesh like a good skillet or grill would, but is it still safe/sanitary? I have a 700W microwave that is quite a few years old, I put it on a double paper plate for 12min on HIGH.

Am I gonna die if I eat it?

Edit: Turned out like a hockey puck, all of the juices kind of leaked out of it, leaving it hard and dry.

Next time, I'll bother to bust out the skillet.

 

[mxnerd]

Any meat can be fully cooked in the microwave, but will not be tasty at all.

or use something like Range Mate Pro.

Absolutely not as convenient as skillet though.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Wow, that rangemate pro sounds like a neat product to me. I don't know how it doesn't damage your microwave, when putting it in there to "pre-heat", though. Unless the outer layer, is some sort of cooling/heating gel, surrounding the metal plate.

 

[Ken g6]

Edit: Turned out like a hockey puck, all of the juices kind of leaked out of it, leaving it hard and dry.

I've been having trouble cooking fresh carrots enough, so last night I tried putting a few in the microwave. I was surprised when they turned out shriveled and tough! Maybe next time I'll boil them on the stove for two hours!

 

[sandorski]

Only on the Inside. :sadface:

 

[Mai72]

Naw. I do verggie burgers in the microwave. Sweet potato burgers. yum yum.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

Sounds like you overcooked it. Try it a few more times; it's doable. It'll never come out awesome but it'll be fine for a midnight snack.

 

[BoomerD]

If you willingly eat turkey burger...maybe you're already dead...

 

[ponyo]

Why not something like this? I don't eat turkey burger but I have to figure there's similar precooked turkey burger.

I bought this Angus choice beef cheeseburgers from Costco and it wasn't bad. Good for quick snack when feeling lazy.

 

[snoopy7548]

Edit: Turned out like a hockey puck, all of the juices kind of leaked out of it, leaving it hard and dry.

Next time, I'll bother to bust out the skillet.

That's what she said!

 

[Fanatical Meat]

No but it’s disgusting
Get yourself a small camping grill to use outside *if your living arrangements allow it*

At our last apartment I used one of these for years. Even when they banned grills, small enough to easily hide, cheap and cooks surprising good.





If you cannot use a fry pan or better get an instapot. Cook it in the pot then brown it on the stove.
Advantage of using a instapot is frozen burgers don’t dry out when you cook them. They do come out a funny color hence brown on the stove but you could go straight from the instapot to plate.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

If you willingly eat turkey burger...maybe you're already dead...

I’d agree with this 10 years ago however today Turkey burgers can be pretty good. Not as good as a quality hamburger but an acceptable option.

 

[ponyo]

I’d agree with this 10 years ago however today Turkey burgers can be pretty good. Not as good as a quality hamburger but an acceptable option.

No. Same for turkey bacon. Nope.

 

[snoopy7548]

When cooking raw meat, I'd rather:

Grill
Oven bake
Pan fry (it's this low only because this creates an absolute mess of the stovetop... exception being when I'm cooking steak or duck breast - I always pan-sear then finish in the oven)
Eat something different

 

[Red Squirrel]

I would not really trust the microwave, problem is the instructions for all the other methods and the times they specify are designed for those cooking methods. You don't have a way of knowing how long you're suppose to put it in the microwave. It might be more, or it might be less, but it's not something they tested or specify so you're kinda on your own to hope you cook it well enough. That and I don't imagine it will taste very good as the cooking consistency won't be that great.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

No. Same for turkey bacon. Nope.

Turkey bacon you are 100% correct.

 

[snoopy7548]

Turkey bacon you are 100% correct.

Turkey bacon is delicious, but IMO nothing beats vegan bacon.

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[Fanatical Meat]

Turkey bacon is delicious, but IMO nothing beats vegan bacon.

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The stuff in the green box is decent, I’ll have that occasionally. Otherwise I’ve had no success with plant based bacon.
I’ve tried for years.
**wife is vegetarian not vegan she says they only thing she misses are:
Bacon
Burger King burgers, this has been partially satisfied with the beyond whopper.

 

[ponyo]

I would not really trust the microwave, problem is the instructions for all the other methods and the times they specify are designed for those cooking methods. You don't have a way of knowing how long you're suppose to put it in the microwave. It might be more, or it might be less, but it's not something they tested or specify so you're kinda on your own to hope you cook it well enough. That and I don't imagine it will taste very good as the cooking consistency won't be that great.

Dude, it's not rocket science and not difficult to figure out with simple trial and error. I grew up as latchkey kid and ate the cheapest prepackaged frozen meals and instant ramen because I didn't know how to cook. We were poor and my parents worked 2 full time jobs and often didn't come home until after 10 pm. None of the cheap prepackaged frozen meals came with any microwave instructions. All said to use the conventional oven to reheat. But I figured out how to reheat in the microwave as 10 year old kid. I'm sure any grownup could do the same.

 

[nakedfrog]

Dude, it's not rocket science and not difficult to figure out with simple trial and error. I grew up as latchkey kid and ate the cheapest prepackaged frozen meals and instant ramen because I didn't know how to cook. We were poor and my parents worked 2 full time jobs and often didn't come home until after 10 pm. None of the cheap prepackaged frozen meals came with any microwave instructions. All said to use the conventional oven to reheat. But I figured out how to reheat in the microwave as 10 year old kid. I'm sure any grownup could do the same.

Exactly this, all you have to do is cook it until it's hot. An average grown-up will probably have a meat thermometer as well, which could be used to make sure it reached a safe temperature.
And he wonders why I think he's a moron

 

[Red Squirrel]

Dude, it's not rocket science and not difficult to figure out with simple trial and error. I grew up as latchkey kid and ate the cheapest prepackaged frozen meals and instant ramen because I didn't know how to cook. We were poor and my parents worked 2 full time jobs and often didn't come home until after 10 pm. None of the cheap prepackaged frozen meals came with any microwave instructions. All said to use the conventional oven to reheat. But I figured out how to reheat in the microwave as 10 year old kid. I'm sure any grownup could do the same.

It's still going to taste like crap if it's not designed for it. There's a reason there's no instructions, because it's not meant to go in the microwave. What's so hard about just putting it in the oven or the BBQ?

 

[mxnerd]

If I were VL, I would rather buy

https://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Square-Pre-seasoned-Draining-Grilling/dp/B0000CF66W

+

https://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Square-Tempered-Glass-10-5/dp/B01N7IZ4AO

for $43

instead that Range Mate Pro, which costs close to $80.

And you have to preheat it, then cook it on one side, take it out and then cook it on another side. If not cooked enough, do it again. Which doesn't save you any time.

 

[ElFenix]

I've been having trouble cooking fresh carrots enough, so last night I tried putting a few in the microwave. I was surprised when they turned out shriveled and tough! Maybe next time I'll boil them on the stove for two hours!

what? just roast them with a bit of butter and some cayenne powder. sheet tray, 400° until tender.

 

[balloonshark]

I've been having trouble cooking fresh carrots enough, so last night I tried putting a few in the microwave. I was surprised when they turned out shriveled and tough! Maybe next time I'll boil them on the stove for two hours!

I add water to the container or bowl when microwaving veggies. It helps to steam them.

On the stove I put my carrots in water and heat until boiling and boil for 3 minutes then I add broccoli and cauliflower bring back to a boil for 3 more minutes and drain.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

I've been having trouble cooking fresh carrots enough, so last night I tried putting a few in the microwave. I was surprised when they turned out shriveled and tough! Maybe next time I'll boil them on the stove for two hours!

Cut lengthwise in half, blanch for 1 minute, put covered into oven until tender.