SECTION FIVE: USING THE COOKTOP
Other Uses of Bake
SLOW COOKING AND LOW TEMPERATURE USES OF THE OVEN
In addition to providing perfect temperatures for baking and roasting, the oven can be used at low temperatures to keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature, to dehydrate food and to warm plates.
Hot cooked foods can be kept at serving temperatures. Set the oven to bake and use the temperature suggested on the chart.
For best results, preheat the oven to the desired temperature.
Foods that need to be kept moist must be covered with a lid or aluminum foil.
FOOD SAFETY
The United States Department of Agriculture advises: DO NOT hold foods at temperatures between 40°F to 140°F more than 2 hours. Cooking raw foods below 275°F is not recommended.
Suggested Temperature Recommendations to Keep Food Hot
FOOD | OVEN TEMPERATURE °F | |
Beef | 150°F | |
Bacon | 200° - 225°F | |
Biscuits and Muffins (covered) | 175° - 200°F | |
Casserole (covered) | 175° - 200°F | |
Fish and Seafood | 175° - 200°F | |
Deep Fried Foods | 200° - 225°F | |
Gravy or Cream Sauces (covered) | ............................ 175°F | |
Lamb and Veal Roasts | 175° - 200°F | |
Pancakes and Waffles (covered) | 200° - 225°F | |
Potatoes | 200°F | |
Baked |
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Mashed (covered) | 175°F | |
Pies and Pastries | 175°F | |
Pizza (covered) | 225°F | |
Pork | 175° - 200°F | |
Poultry (covered) | 175° - 200°F | |
Vegetables (covered) | 175°F | |
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