"Yes, Hot Pockets no longer come with a microwave sleeve:
When did the change happen? All Hot Pockets became sleeve-free in June 2024.
Why did the change happen? Hot Pockets says the change was made to improve the product and reduce waste:
Taste: Hot Pockets says the change resulted in a better tasting product.
Waste: The change eliminates 3,300 tons of paper waste annually, which is equivalent to 550 elephants.
How to cook them? To cook a Hot Pocket without the sleeve in the microwave, you can:
Unwrap the sandwich.
Place it on a microwave-safe plate.
Microwave on high for 1 minute and 50 seconds for one sandwich, or 3 minutes and 30 seconds for two sandwiches.
Let it sit for two minutes to finish cooking.
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I thought just as much. Oh so the sleeve is to reduce waste while the plastic wrap isn’t. Yeah , they nuke fine without it.
