Roasting

oastingis cookingbydry heat. Tendermeator poultrycan be roasteduncoveredin youroven. Roastingtemperatures,which shouldbe lowand steady,keep spatteringto a minimum.When roasting,-itis not necessaryto sear, baste,cover,or add waterto your meat. Roastingis easy,just follow thesesteps:

Step L Positionovenshelfat secondfrombottomposition(B) forsmallsizeroast (3 to 5 Ibs.)and at bottomposition(A) for larger roasts.

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Step 2: Checkweightof roast. Placemeatfat-side-upor poultry breast-side-upon roastingrackin a shallowpan. Themeltingfatwill bastethemeat. Selecta pan as closeto thesizeof meatas possible. (Broilerpan withrack is a good pan forthis.)

Step3: l!hm OVENTEMPto desiredtemperature.Checkthe RoastingGuidefor temperatures and approximatecookingtimes.

Step 4: Mostmeatscontinueto cookslightlywhilestandingafter beingremovedfromthe oven. Standingtimerecommendedfor roastsis 10to 20 minutesto allow roastto firm up andmakeit easier to carve.Internaltemperaturewill riseabout5°to 10*F.to; compensate fortemperaturerise, if desired, removeroastfromovenat 5° to 10*F. lessthantemperatureon guide.

IhozenRoasts

Frozenroastsof beef, pork, lamb,etc., canbe startedwithout thawing,butallow15to 25 minutes per poundadditionaltime (15 minutesper poundfor roastsunder

5pounds,moretimefor larger roasts).

Thawmostfrozenpoultrybefore roastingto ensureevendoneness. Somecommercialfrozenpoultry canbe cookedsuccessfi.dlywithout thawing.FO11OWdirectionsgiven on packer’slabel.

 

Oven

 

ApproximateRoastingTime

Internal

Type

Temperature

Doneness

inMinutesperPbund

 

Temperature‘F

Meat

 

 

3 to5-lbs.

6 to8-lbs.

 

Tendercuts; rib, highquality

325°

Rare:

24-30

18-22

130°-1400

sirlointip, rumpor topround*

 

Medium:

29-33

22-25

150°-1600

 

 

WellDone:

35-45

28-33

170°-1850

Lamblegor bone-inshoulder*

325°

Rare:

21-25

20-23

130°-1400

 

 

Medium:

25-30

24-28

150°-160°

 

 

WellDone:

30-35

28-33

170°-1850

Vealshoulder,legor loin*

325°

WellDone:

35-45

30-40

170°-180°

Porkloin,rib or shoulder*

325°

WellDone:

35-45

30-40

170°-180°

Ham,pre-cooked

325°

ToWarm:

18-23minutesper lb. (anyweight)

115°-1250

 

 

 

Under10lbs.

10to 15-lbs.

 

Ham,raw

325°

WellDone:

27-35

24-27

170°

*Forbonelessrolledroastsover6-inches

 

 

 

 

 

thick,add5 to 10minutesper lb. to times

 

 

 

 

 

givenabove.

 

 

 

 

 

Poultry

 

 

3 to’5-lbs.

Over5 Ibs.

 

Chickenor Duck

325°

WellDone:

35-40

30-35

185°-1900

Chickenpieces

375°

WellDone:

30-35

 

185°-1900

 

 

WellDone:

10to lS-lbs.

OverK Ibs.

Inthigh:

Turkey

325°

16-22

13-19

185°-1900

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JGBC16GPJ specifications

The GE JGBC16GPJ is a powerful and versatile gas range designed to elevate your cooking experience. With its modern aesthetics and advanced features, it stands out as an essential kitchen appliance for home chefs and culinary enthusiasts alike.

One of the main features of the GE JGBC16GPJ is its 5.0 cubic feet capacity oven. This spacious oven provides ample room to cook multiple dishes simultaneously, making it ideal for family meals or entertaining guests. The oven includes a self-cleaning function, allowing users to maintain cleanliness with minimal effort. This feature utilizes high temperatures to burn off food residues, leaving behind only ash that can be easily wiped away.

The range is equipped with a powerful PreciTouch digital oven controls, offering an intuitive interface for adjusting settings and monitoring cooking progress. This technology allows users to set precise cooking timers, temperatures, and modes, ensuring that every dish is cooked to perfection. Additionally, the oven boasts a bake and broil element that provides even heat distribution, which is essential for baking and roasting.

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