Yes, it is true that sausages can explode in the microwave under certain circumstances. The reason behind this lies in the way microwaves cook food and the properties of sausages.
When you microwave food, especially items with a casing or skin, steam can build up inside due to the heat. In the case of sausages, they often have a thin casing that traps steam as it cooks. As the steam pressure increases inside the sausage, it can cause the casing to burst or explode.
This can happen if the sausage is not pricked with a fork or if it is microwaved for too long without venting the steam. Pricking the sausage before microwaving can create an escape route for the steam, reducing the chances of it exploding.
To safely microwave sausages, it's best to:
- Prick the sausages with a fork before cooking to allow steam to escape.
- Place the sausages on a microwave-safe plate or microwave-safe container.
- Cover the sausages with a microwave-safe lid or microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave-safe microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave microwave 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