onono (Nancree) wrote in message >...
> >http://www.foodtv.com/food/recipes/r..._11374,00.html
> >
> --------------------------------
> I'm concerned about the staples(metallic) causing an explosion in the
> microwave; anyone tried this yet?
>
> Nancree

Explosions aren't the issue; fire is. Metal can spark, which maybe
could ignite the bag.

Since Alton doesn't mention this and Food Network still has the recipe
up, It probably isn't a problem. Your microwave's manufacturer would
probably disagree.

Greg Zywicki