Any microwave roux fans?

I did it once. It worked great. I've developed a reaction to wheat though, so I haven't done it since.

Have not tried it I'm all about the oven roux though.

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Roux is something that is no better homemade than out the jar from the store.

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I tend to agree. But I don't mind making a roux. I stir about 2 beers than put it in the oven usually.

Yep. I love it. I can take it to any color I want to in a short time with minimal stirring.

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How does one microwave roux?

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Here's how I do it. Yes, you can break a Pyrex by subjecting it to different temperatures. So I make sure I put a paper towel on the microwave plate and a towel to the surface that I transfer the Pyrex to. I use a wide, flat bottomed bowl.

I microwave for two minutes and stir with a whisk. Microwave two minutes more and stir. By this time, it's getting a nice blonde color. From this point on, I microwave in one minute increments and stir until I get the color I want. Doesn't take long. Be sure to grab the Pyrex with a thick towel, as the bowl will be HOT.

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Roux is something that is no better homemade than out the jar from the store. :runsandhidesinthewoods:

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This is true, but I also don't pay 6 bucks for 2 cups of flour and 2 cups of oil.

Never tried it. Making a roux gives me a break from whatever is going on in the house, and I can stand at the stove and mindlessly stir and drink a beer and not have to worry with anything else going on

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So, you're one of the invalids that can't make a homemade roux so you cling to the crutch????

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WTF are you talking about? I make my own roux. I just said I don't pay six bucks for flour and oil in a jar.

It's just browned flour suspended in freaking fat, not the equivalent of rocket science here.

My Aunt is one of the best cooks I know and she makes it in the microwave.

Her method is to heat just the oil for 2 minutes then add the flour. Heat 2 minutes...... after that its 1 minute increments.