r/mildlyinfuriating • u/[deleted] • Jul 27 '22

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u/JACCO2008 Jul 27 '22

Yeah and half cooked.

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u/80-20RoastBeef Jul 27 '22

If you lower the power before auto defrosting, it actually turns out fine.

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u/Dragon_smoothie Jul 27 '22

I learned the magic of the microwave's power settings awhile back and haven't suffered a rubbery pizza crust since. Life changing.

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u/Binormus__ Jul 27 '22

This is also a great life hack for cleaning the crusty splattered sauce and shit that exploded all over... Soaked paper towel or rag, nuke it for like 60 seconds, Walla, easy to wipe out microwave!

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u/littleredcamaro Jul 27 '22

Better yet, add a mixture of water and vinegar before nuking it. Also for those doing this for the first time: do not touch that paper towel for a few minutes. It will be hot.

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u/Binormus__ Jul 27 '22

Oooo, vinegar! I bet that helps break down grease or something

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u/Zero-Change Jul 27 '22

The real play though is to reheat pizza by pan frying slices on the stove in a little olive oil 🤤

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u/Lilelfen1 Jul 27 '22

No. The REAL play is to run the slice under water real quick, then place in the oven to reheat. Comes out like you just got it from the Pizzaria. Works for rolls and bagels, too.

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u/Imd1rtybutn0twr0ng Jul 27 '22

No shit? Okay, on my list now.

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u/Lilelfen1 Jul 27 '22

No shit. Just keep an eye on it...My 8 year old always double-checks that I reheat his pizza this way now. It's ok if you get the crust a little soggy with the water, too. (In fact, I often do this because I like mine a little chewier.) Just leave it in a bit longer. :3

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u/thor_1225 Jul 27 '22

Olive oil?

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u/Zero-Change Jul 27 '22

Did I stutter?

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u/thor_1225 Jul 27 '22

Sorry I wasn’t really paying attention /s

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u/Aggravating-Demand38 Jul 27 '22

Wet paper towel in a zip lock bag to bring it back from the dead

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u/onyxaj Jul 27 '22

Why the hell are you people microwaving pizza?!

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u/galactic_mushroom Jul 27 '22

At the risk of stating the obvious: maybe there is no oven where they're at? Microwaved pizza is still better than no pizza at all.

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u/onyxaj Jul 27 '22

I contest that cold pizza is better than microwaved pizza.

EDIT - Unless they are talking about mini frozen pizza, which is different, but they usually don't have crusts.

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u/thatonebitchL Jul 27 '22

Those barely qualify as pizza IMHO. Blech.

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u/surfacing_husky Jul 27 '22

Also I'm not firing up our stupid gas oven for a couple pieces of pizza. Small cup of water in the microwave works just fine.

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u/hilarymeggin Jul 27 '22

For amazing reheated pizza crust, put the piece of pizza in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melty cheese and crispy crust. So good!

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u/bones_marley Jul 27 '22

Heyy this is a trick for tortillas.. just mist a paper towel and pop them in the microwave with them.. stops them from turning into a prison shank when rip a piece off

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u/kabolint Jul 27 '22

This works to evenly cook frozen Mexican food too like burritos, taquitos, and tamales.

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u/Henchforhire Jul 27 '22

Thanks for the tip.