We’ve all got that one thing we’ve tried to microwave or thought about microwaving but were unsure about whether it would heat up nicely or make our microwave go boom.
If you’re wondering if you should microwave your ceramic bowl, the answer is, it depends.
Since most ceramic bowls are fired in a kiln, they are safe to be heated up by most conventional means; however, given that not all ceramic bowls are entirely ceramic, you have to be careful when trying to microwave them.
How Can I Tell If My Ceramic Dish Is Okay To Microwave?
Most cups, saucers, plates are microwave safe by nature, but the easiest way to know for sure is to check and see if there is any sort of microwave-safe labeling on the dish you’re hoping to warm up.
Microwave-safe labeling is a symbol or symbols manufacturing companies will often place on dishes to guarantee that the dish will not break, crack, warp, or otherwise deform when heated in the microwave.
Ceramic heats up a lot and holds heat very well for a while afterward. So, while it may be safe to microwave your ceramic, it may be too hot to handle without protective gear.
Always use caution when removing anything from the microwave!
What Ceramic Can’t I Microwave?
In the absence of a microwave-safe label, the important thing to consider is that you can’t microwave any ceramic with metal in it.
This means ceramic bowls with metal rims or inserts or any metallic decorations cannot go in the microwave, or else you risk damaging your dish and your microwave.
So long as you’re sure the ceramic you’re microwaving is metal-free, you should be okay to pop it in the microwave.
In some cases, it may be better to use something other than ceramic to heat your food, Rubbermaid or Tupperware microwave-safe containers will work well for the job, and many homes have a few lying around.
You can also use something as simple as a paper plate, covered with a paper towel to microwave your food.
This can sometimes cause quite a mess in your microwave, though, and if you are looking for something fancier, we have reviewed the best microwave-safe plates and microwave food covers, be sure to check the reviews out!
There we are, a detailed answer to the question of whether or not you can microwave ceramic. Now you’ll be in the know the next time you go to heat up that ceramic bowl of chili or nacho cheese.
