TOP 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 8 first, before turning back to the required Gas Mark.
Shelf position 1 is the highest.
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FISH |
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Oily and white fish | 5 | 2 | |
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MEAT AND POULTRY |
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Beef (medium) | 4 or 5 | 3 | |
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Ham (covered in foil) | 5 | 3 | 40 mins per lb + 40 mins |
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Lamb | 5 | 3 | |
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Pork | 5 | 3 | 40 mins per lb + 40 mins |
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Chicken | 5 | 3 | 25 mins per lb + 25 mins |
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Duckling & Goose | 5 | 3 | 25 mins per lb + 25 mins |
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Turkey | 4 | 3 | |
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Casseroles | 3 | 3 | |
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VEGETABLES |
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Baked jacket potatoes | 5 | 2 | 11/2 - 2 hrs. |
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PUDDINGS |
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Milk Puddings (500ml/1pt) | 3 | 2 | 11/2 - 2 hrs. |
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Baked Custard (500ml/1pt) | 3 | 2 | 45 mins - 1 hr. in |
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Baked Sponge Puddings | 4 | 2 | 30 - 45 mins |
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Baked Apples | 3 | 2 | 45 mins - 1 hr. depending on size |
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Meringue Topped Puddings | 1 | 2 | 25 mins until tinged with brown |
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Apple Tart (1 x 205mm/8Ó) | 6 | 2 | 60 mins |
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Fruit Crumble | 5 | 2 | 45 - 50 mins |
If using aluminium foil:
1Remember it is important to increase the cooking time by one third.
2Do not allow the foil to touch the sides of the oven.
3Do not cover the oven interior with foil.
4Do not cover the oven shelves with foil.
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