Black & Decker SK200, SK300 General Temperature Ranges, Cooking Guides, PAN Frying and Cooking

General Temperature Ranges

Warm Setting

Used to keep foods that have been prepared in the Skillet at serving temperature for a short period of time. Adjust temperature up to keep foods warm for longer periods of time.

Low Heat – 200°F to 250°F (93°C – 121°C)

Use for warming, simmering, steaming, and gentle boiling. Some foods are started at higher temperatures then reduced to low heat to finish the cooking process. Use for cooking special dessert sauces, such as Cherries Jubilee, and puddings.

Medium Heat — 250°F to 325°F (121°C – 163°C)

Use for eggs, bacon, and sausage, or to sauté vegetables such as onions, green pepper, or mushrooms. Also to cook roasts and other cuts of meat after they have been browned at higher temperatures.

High Heat — 325°F to 400°F (163°C – 204°C)

Use to brown, sear, pan fry (with fat), deep fry, and pan broil meats without fat and to stir fry meats and vegetables (with fat). Breaded foods such as vegetables, meats, fish, and poultry are pan fried in this temperature range with a small quantity of fat.

Cooking Guides

The cooking temperatures and times in the GUIDES are approximate. You may have to adjust them depending on food size, quantity, temperature, and personal taste. Foods at room temperature need less cooking time than foods taken from the refrigerator. You might need to reduce the temperature/time for small quantities of food. Choose one of the following for grease or fat, depending on personal preference: butter, margarine, oil, shortening, drippings.

PAN FRYING AND COOKING

		Approx.	Approx.
Food	Preheat	Temp	Time/Mins.	Directions
BACON	No	325°F	10-12	Place in COLD Skillet. Separate slices
Regular Slices,
up to 8		163°C		when positioned in Pan. Turn as
				necessary. Drain on toweling.
CHICKEN	Yes	400°F	20	Dredge chicken pieces in mixture of
31⁄2-41⁄2pounds
1.59 kg-2.04 kg		204°C		1⁄2 cup flour, 2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. paprika,
Cut-up		Brown		1⁄4 tsp. pepper. Spray Skillet with
Broiler-Fryer				non-stick cooking spray. Preheat at
		325°F	30-40	400°F (204°C). Brown chicken, meaty
		163°C		side first, turning once, for about
		Finish		20 mins. Reduce temperature to 325°F
				(163°C); cover, with vent open, and cook
				30-40 mins. or until chicken is tender.
				Turn occasionally during cooking.
EGGS	Yes	275°F	4-6	Melt 1 tbsp. fat in Skillet and spread over
Fried, up to 5
		135°C		surface; fry eggs until done. Turn as
				desired.

		Approx.	Approx.
Food	Preheat	Temp	Time/Mins.	Directions
EGGS, cont’d.	Yes	250°F	4-6	Melt 1 tbsp. fat and spread over surface.
Scrambled,
Mixture of 4 eggs		121°C		For 4 eggs, beat thoroughly with 1⁄4 cup
				milk, 1⁄4 tsp. salt, dash pepper. When
				mixture begins to set, stir bottom and
				sides until eggs are cooked to suit
				personal taste.
FISH FILLETS	Yes	375°F	5-8	Dip fish in mixture of 1 beaten egg and
1 pound, 1/4” thick
.45 kg/.64 cm fillets		191°C		1 tbsp. milk, then in 1 cup seasoned
				bread crumbs. Add 2 tbsp. oil to
				preheated Skillet. Fry fillets until golden
				brown on both sides.
FRANKFURTERS	No	325°F	12 -14	Place in COLD Skillet. Turn carefully to
10/package
		163°C		avoid breaking skin; turn often until
				browned on all sides.
FRENCH TOAST	Yes	350°F	2-4	Beat 2 eggs thoroughly with 2 tbsp.
Up to 5 slices
		177°C		melted butter or margarine, 2 tbsp. milk
				and 1⁄4 tsp. salt. Dip bread slices in
				mixture, turning so both sides are coated.
				Lightly grease preheated Skillet. Add
				bread, brown on one side; then the other.
HAM	Yes	325°F	5-8	Slash fat edge at 2” (5 cm) intervals to
Precooked Slice
1⁄2” (1.27cm) tp		163°C		prevent curling. Fry ham on both sides
3⁄4” (1.91cm) thick				until lightly browned. Turn frequently.
HAMBURGERS	Yes	350°F	12-15 med	Add patties to preheated Skillet. Brown
1⁄4 lb. (.11kg) each,
1⁄2” (1.27cm) thick,		177°C	16 -20 well	on both sides, turning occasionally.
up to 6			done
PANCAKES,	Yes	350°F	2-4	Prepare your favorite pancake recipe.
Up to 4
		177°C		Lightly grease preheated Skillet with
				vegetable oil if recipe does not contain
				fat. For each pancake, use about 1⁄4 cup
				batter. Turn when bubbles appear on top
				surface and edges look dry. Brown on
				other side.
PORK CHOPS,	Yes	350°F	10	Trim off fatty edges. Brown chops,
With Bone,
Up to 6,		177°C		turning occasionally. Reduce
1⁄2” (1.27cm) to		Brown		temperature to 250°F (121°C). Cover and
3⁄4” (1.91 cm) thick		250°F	15-25	and cook until well done, but not dry.
		121°C
		Finish
POTATOES,	Yes	350°F	25-30	Place in 2-3 tablespoons hot bacon fat or
11⁄2-2 lbs. (.68-.90 kg)
(about 3 large)		177°C		vegetable oil. Cook and brown, turning
1⁄8” (.32 cm) thick slices				frequently.
SANDWICHES	No	350°F	6-8	Spread cheese or other favorite filling
Grilled, Up to 5
		177°C		between bread slices. Lightly spread
				softened butter or margarine on outside
				of bread; place in COLD Skillet. Grill each
				side until browned, about 3-4 minutes/side.

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