Oven Cooking Chart
The following times and setting are for guidance only. You may wish to alter the setting to give a result more to your satisfaction. When a different setting to that shown below is given in a recipe, the recipe instructions should be followed. Allow 15 minutes preheat for best results. Always turn the thermostat knob to Mark 9 before selecting the appropriate Gas Mark. Shelf position 1 is the highest.
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Oily and white fish | 3 or 4 | 4 | |
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Beef | 4 or 5 | 4 | |
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Ham | 5 | 4 | 40 mins per 450g (1lb) covered in foil plus |
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Lamb | 5 | 4 | 30 mins per 450g (1lb) + 30 mins extra |
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Pork | 5 | 4 | 40 mins per 450g (1lb) + 40 mins extra |
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Chicken | 5 | 4 | 25 mins per 450g (1lb) + 25 mins extra |
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Duckling & Goose | 5 | 4 | 25 mins per 450g (1lb) + 25 mins extra |
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Turkey | 4 or 5 | 4 or 5 | |
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Casseroles | 3 | 3 or 4 | |
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Baked jacket potatoes | 4 or 5 | 3 | 11/2 - 3 hrs. until soft, depending on size |
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Puddings |
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Milk Puddings (500ml/1pt) | 3 | 4 | 13/4 - 21/2 stand dish on baking tray and |
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Baked Custard (500ml/1pt) | 3 | 4 | |
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Baked Sponge Puddings | 4 | 3 | 40 - 50 mins |
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Baked Apples | 3 | 3 | |
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Meringue Topped Puddings | 1 | 3 or 4 | 15 mins or until “tinged” with brown |
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Apple Tart (1 x 205mm/8”) | 6 | 2 | |
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Fruit Crumble | 5 | 2 | 35 - 45 mins |
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