Article: When it comes to thawing meat in the microwave, it’s super important that you don’t just “set it and forget it.” Meat that hasn't completely defrosted may not cook properly. If your microwave plate isn’t rotating automatically, rotate the meat each time you flip it. Once food has thawed, harmful bacteria start to grow on it. Heating the meat up to a safe temperature stops that from happening, but only if you cook it right away. Use a food thermometer to make sure the meat is fully cooked to a safe temperature.

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Monitor the meat as it defrosts. Cook the meat as soon it’s defrosted.