How to Use a Microwave with a Grill

Microwave ovens with grills are relatively new household items, so you’ll probably need an instruction manual. Some information such as mode and capacity will vary depending on the manufacturer, but the way the food is prepared is not much different. This is a comprehensive article on how to use a microwave with grill, and answers most important questions about food preparation!

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What is a microwave oven with grill?

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It is a microwave oven with the usual functions and built-in baking function. This type of microwave has familiar functions such as reheating solid and liquid foods, defrosting meat and making popcorn. Besides, you can grill food such as meat, vegetables and bread when choosing the right function and accessories such as grill. ^{[1] X Research Source}

How does a microwave oven with grill work?

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Microwaves with grills work by creating the same environment as when grilling food outdoors. When you select the grill mode, the outside of the food will have a nice brown color, while the inside will cook gradually and evenly. The inside of this type of microwave oven has a heat bar with a heat-generating function similar to an outdoor grilling environment. ^{[2] X Research Source}

The grill is used to place food close to the heat bar and helps the finished product have delicious scorching spots.

How to grill meat in a microwave oven?

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Cut the meat or prepare the spring rolls as you usually do when grilling food outdoors. You can grill whole meat, slices, spring rolls, sausages, ribs, and fish fillets in the microwave with grill! You just need to prepare the meat as usual, including the steps of seasoning or marinating (if the recipe calls for it). ^{[3] X Research Sources}

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Place spring rolls or pieces of meat on the grill. With small pieces of meat, you simply arrange them on a plate and place the plate on the grill. Place the grill in the microwave just below the heat bar. Place an extra heatproof dish under the grill to hold the liquid from the meat and close the microwave door. You don’t need to cover the meat. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

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Select Grill, timer, and press the Start button. The selection of mode and cooking time will depend on the type of meat and its thickness; so refer to the manual for more details. After about half of the cooking time, you need to put on kitchen gloves to remove the grill and turn the top side down. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

Be careful with the outside surfaces and vents of the microwave as they are very hot. ^{[6] X Research Sources}
Always clean the inside of the microwave after cooking food. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

How to bake vegetables in a microwave oven?

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Chop the vegetables according to the instructions in the recipe. You can keep some vegetables like asparagus whole and place them directly on the grill, but most vegetables are chopped and placed on a plate to grill. Arrange the vegetables in a single layer so they cook evenly. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

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Place the serving dish on the grill. Place the grill under the microwave’s heat bar. You do not need to cover the plate of food. ^{[9] X Research Source}

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Select the Grill mode, timer and press the Start button. The choice of cooking mode and time will depend on the size and thickness of the vegetables, so consult the instruction manual for details. After about half of the baking time is up, remove the grill and use tongs to turn the top of the vegetables over. This way, the vegetables will cook evenly. ^{[10] X Research Source}

It’s best to watch the food while it’s baking to adjust the heat and not overcook the food.

What other food can I cook in the microwave with a grill?

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You can bake pizza and bread and still retain the delicious taste. The grill and the heating element contribute to the crispy crust and scorching spots. ^{[11] X Research Source} You can also quickly toast slices of bread and melt cheese on top of items like pizza and casserpe.

Can metal utensils be used in the microwave oven?

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Yes, as long as the microwave is in the “Grill” mode. Microwaves with grill usually have 2 modes – “grill” and “microwave” (regular heating mode). When selecting the grill mode, you can completely use metal utensils. Some materials that are unsafe for baking are: plastic, silicone, paper, and wood. Therefore, absolutely do not use utensils or kitchen utensils made from these materials in the baking mode. ^{[12] X Research Source}

Microwaveable plastic is also not safe to use in the grill mode, as the heat bar will melt the plastic. ^{[13] X Research Source}

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