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Microwaveing will work, but the key is to know for how much time. One the teks talks about microwaveing and also i think the FAQ's talk about it. Microwaves heat uneven, so it makes it hard. The TEK i read said that you microwave for 8 mins.

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Thanks to this innovative technique, pressure-cooker sterilization may be a thing of the past. Why didn't someone think of this before? Well, here it is:

You will need to use PLASTIC containers (i.e Tupperware). Punch holes on the lids as per PF's method. Pre-sterilize the containers by placing them in a tray of water a few millimeters deep. Set the microwave for 8 minutes and verify that the power is on "high".
Carefully remove the containers and add the substrate.
Once again, place the containers back on the trays. Make sure that you have some water in the tray (just a few millimeters deep is enough). Don't forget that you need to have the innoculation holes punched even before pre-sterilization (otherwise you'll have a messy microwave to clean up when the substrate heats up).
Thats it! Let cool (for a few hours at least). Innoculate in the usual manner. The individual who brought this technique to life claims to have employed it succesfully....and I have no reason to doubt.

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