Pork can be safely microwaved NEWARK, Del. Owners of microwave ovens can now safely O ok pork roasts, chops, ribs and ,thei pork cuts in their ovens, hanks to new microwave cooking )r ocedures developed at lowa ;tate University and Gerlmg aboratones in Modesto, Calif., MEW LOW PRICES FOR 1985! Variety M 95 M 9202 MBB MB3 M 7300 M73A 736* M 5505 M 49 M4500* M3700* M 2535 Ml 200 * New For 1985. * * Early Pay Discount Deduct 8%! Todd Hybrids Now Available From Todd, Asgrow And O’s Gold Dealers! REDUCE YOUR SEED COST FOR 1985... Order Now From Your Nearest Dealer or Contact Our York Office under the auspices of the National Fork Producers Council and National Livestock and Meat Board According to University of Delaware extension home economist Sally Foulke, the key is to cook the pork in a closed con- Be a top performer...order TODD “TOP PERFORMERS” Days To Maturity (Approx.) 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Park (1-83, Exit 11) YORK, PA 17402 717-764-9814 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 3,1984—831 Previous research showed that without such special handling, meat cooks to uneven doneness in a microwave oven, leading to the possibility that Tnchmella spiralis, the cause of trichinosis, might survive if present in fresh pork. The new cooking procedure ensures that pork will be safe to eat. Here is the recommended method for cooking boneless pork roasts in a microwave oven. • Select evenly-shaped boneless roasts weighing approximately three to three and a half pounds and having a diameter of no more than four inches (or five inches for a boned Boston roast). • Place the roast in a 10xl6-mch oven cooking bag, then in a microwave-safe baking dish or on a microwave-wave rack with sides. • Sprinkle the roast evenly with dried herbs or a package (24 grams) of pork gravy or brown gravy mix. • Close the bag loosely, insert a piece of drinking straw into the opening and fasten with string or a half-inch strip cut from the open end of the bag. • Allow 22 minutes per pound • Cook at MEDIUM LOW or 30 percent power (approximately 200 watts). • Invert or turn the roast half way through the cooking period, rotate the dish a half turn, and continue cooking. • Remove from the even, tightly cover the roast (in the bag) with foil and allow it to stand 10 minutes before serving. These directions come from a new booklet, “Microwave Cooking with Pork,” published by the meat boaid as part of its coordinated pork program with the National Pork Producers Council. The booklet also contains instructions for cooking fresh pork rib roasts, country style ribs, sparenbs, pork chops, pork shoulder cubes and ground pork in a microwave oven Delaware residents can obtain copies of the booklet by calling or writing extension home economist Sally Foulke, University of Delaware Substation, R.D. 2, Box 48, Georgetown, DE 19947 ( 302-856- 5250). Read energy claims carefully before buying MEDIA The time to prepare your house for winter is running out. You want your house to be warm and tight before the ice and snow begins. But, before you rush out to buy the latest equipment and new insulating devices to keep your house warm, read reliable con sumer notes, reports, and the fine print on manufacturers’ use and installation directions. The claims you read in the advertisements of some equipment may only apply to certain types of homes or under certain circumstances. In fact, according to Maryetta Dorricott, a Delaware County extension home economist, the U.S. General Accounting Office warns consumers that some manufacturers are less than scrupulous in advertising their products. Several agencies are working to tighten consumer protection measures, but the buyer is still the one who must be responsible for getting the right product to do the job. Here are a few problem areas be extra careful when you read the energy efficiency claims for these: • Vent dampers; some manufacturers claim a savings of up to 24 percent on fuel con sumption and savings of up to 30 percent on home heatings costs. In fact, tests by the National Bureau of Standards show an average of only 8 percent savings. In addition, advertisements do not usually cite conditions necessary for effective use, such as the fact that vent dampers do not help if installed on furnaces located in unheated
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