Pre-loaded sliced food cooking product

Abstract

This invention relates to a pre-loaded sliced food cooking product for use in cooking by microwave energy. The invention comprises two containment members that enclose two absorbent layers between which food items are pre-loaded into prior to purchase by the end-consumer.

1 . A combination cooking device and food product for use in cooking via microwave energy, comprising:
 a. a first containment member, wherein said first containment member comprises a material stable against deformation when contacted by liquid grease;   b. a second containment member, wherein said second containment member comprises a material stable against deformation when contacted by liquid grease;   c. A first absorbent layer and a second absorbent layer located between the first and second containment members; and   d. a layer of food items, wherein the food items are pre-loaded between the first and second absorbent layers during assembly of the device/food product.   
     
     
         2 . The invention as in  claim 1 , wherein said containment members and absorbent layers are generally horizontal planar surfaces. 
     
     
         3 . The invention as in  claim 1 , wherein the containment members and the absorbent layers are composed of a plurality of microwave transparent materials. 
     
     
         4 . The invention as in  claim 1 , wherein said containment members are sealed together at the time of manufacture but after having been loaded with food items. 
     
     
         5 . The invention as in  claim 1 , further comprising a means to easily open the sealed containment members. 
     
     
         6 . The invention as in  claim 1 , wherein the food product comprises pepperoni. 
     
     
         7 . The invention as in  claim 1 , wherein the food product comprises salami. 
     
     
         8 . The invention as in  claim 1 , wherein the food product comprises SPAM®. 
     
     
         9 . The invention as in  claim 1 , wherein the food product comprises pastrami. 
     
     
         10 . The invention as in  claim 1 , wherein the food product comprises bologna. 
     
     
         11 . The invention as in  claim 1 , wherein the food product comprises mortadella. 
     
     
         12 . The invention as in  claim 1 , wherein the food product comprises prosciutto. 
     
     
         13 . The invention as in  claim 1 , wherein the food product comprises liverwurst. 
     
     
         14 . The invention as in  claim 1 , wherein the food product comprises Canadian bacon. 
     
     
         15 . The invention as in  claim 1 , wherein the food product comprises testa. 
     
     
         16 . The invention as in  claim 1 , wherein the food product comprises pancetta. 
     
     
         17 . The invention as in  claim 1 , wherein the food product comprises bresaola. 
     
     
         18 . The invention as in  claim 1 , wherein the food product comprises sopressata. 
     
     
         19 . The invention as in  claim 1 , wherein the food product comprises coppa. 
     
     
         20 . The invention as in  claim 1 , wherein the food product comprises fruit.