When defrosting foods in a microwave, why is a low setting used ...

[sdfghj]

When defrosting foods in a microwave, why is a low setting used instead of a high setting?

Question 2

Why do microwave recipes often require that the container be turned during the cooking process?

[macybarnes]

Answer to Question 1

To prevent cooking the product that should be defrosting. The defrost setting is preferred when defrosting foods.

Answer to Question 2

Stirring and rotating equalize heat and speed cooking.

[sdfghj]

Gracias!

[tuate]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it