Is there a way to heat them other than a microwave?
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Not that I know of...I've never tried. The pack consists of little gelatin beads so I'd be scared to melt them if heated another way.
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I hadn't considered microwaving them. I would think that since there is some foil in their content, I would say it's not a good idea to microwave them. The bags are terrific, though. I use them every year for an annual cookout that I host. After putting the hotdogs in the buns and then in the bags, I put them into a huge covered steamer pan to keep the dogs warm and the buns soft. They are always a big hit.
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The alternative is to place in a boiling pan. I find the microwave to be the best choice. Variar remember that you can place in the freezer.
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No they can not be microwaved, on the cooking end, it takes about 20 to 25 minutes. And it depends upon your location higher alt will take longer.
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I have been putting them in a bowl of cold water or running cold water on them if they are still a little bit warm from the last night and I want to get them reheated. It seems to be working so far.
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Yes, they sure are. I put them in the top rack of the dishwasher and they are fine. I only microwave mine for a few seconds to reheat something small. I'm not sure you could heat them for several minutes. Also, I don't heat them with the lids on tightly.
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I have never put them in microwave. They are glass so they will probably get hot. Just use a paper towel.
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I've never seen other brands or products like this, that aren't actually an electrified hot plate. Has anyone seen others? My alternative was running them under hot water, which is a lot more work & waste (water, gas, time, & have to dry them). These I just pop in the microwave for 25-30 seconds depending on the size of the plate. I'm reluctant to try things like microwaving them in a damp towel.
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You can either use a portable heating pad or buy a crock pot looking thing made just for heating rocks, but don't use the microwave or an actual crock pot. Heating pad is cheapest and portable.
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No way, and I've even taken them from the fridge, and put them in the oven for a reheat, allowing the glass to slowly change temperature. I've had glass "explode" on me before, but it was always operator error. Going from one extreme temperature to the next.
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I have not tried to do that, but they should be OK if you're not cooking for long periods. I generally avoid putting ANY plastic in a microwave for a number of reasons.
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You don't really have to cook them unless you want them warm. You can treat them just like cereal; pour into a bowl, add milk, raisins, cinnamon, and eat.
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I don't think it's possible for a microwave. But they are good for a refrigerator. It's kind of hit and miss unfortunately. :(
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I used these for craft projects without heat, so I'm sorry I can't advise you on this further.
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U can but way too hot even on low. They got so hot that the plastic started melting
825651
Hi - I just heated up some leftover pot pie for lunch :), so I can attest that they DO get hot in the microwave. I've also heated water for tea, and it also gets hot. Still so pleased with the set, and not something that would discourage me from using them.
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I would not think you could use them straight out of the oven. Probably warm food would be fine but really hot I wouldn't use them on.