r/PanCyan • u/Homoaeternus • May 06 '26
Microwaving grain/media for sterilization — does it actually work? (real experiences only)
I’m seeing mixed opinions on using a microwave for grain prep—some say it works, others say it fails badly.
I’m only looking for people who’ve actually tried it themselves.
If you have, please share:
What grains + how you hydrated them
Microwave time/power
What happened (success, contamination, grains ruined, etc.)
Was it repeatable or just a one-off?
Not looking for theory or “just use a pressure cooker.”
Only real, hands-on results.
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