I wanted to put some spicy, crispy, crumbled coppa over a pasta dish. I put it in the microwave and it crisped up very well. It was however much spicier after cooking than before.
Why did it get spicier?
Why did the coppa get spicier after being microwaved
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Best Answer
The microwave caused heat which released oils from the coppa's spice blend, including capsaicin.