Nesco Electric Roaster Oven Steam/Poach Chart, English, Type of Food, Steam Time, Water Amount

Steam/Poach Chart

Place Rack in Roaster Oven, add hot water to the amount given in chart, cover, preheat to 400°F. Steam all vegetables at 400°F.

To Steam: Place Rack in Roaster Oven. Add hot water to the amount given in the chart. Cover; preheat to 350°F for 20 minutes. Steaming will retain the delicate texture and flavor of fish and seafood. Serve hot directly from Roaster Oven. To serve cold: plunge in cold water to stop cooking, chill before serving.

To Poach: Place Rack in Roaster Oven. Add hot water to the amount given in the chart. Cover; preheat to 350°F for 20 minutes. Poaching is a way of gently simmering foods. There is no fat added during cooking.

Type of Food	Steam Time	Water Amount
Artichoke, trimmed	20 to 25 minutes	1.5 cups
Asparagus, trimmed	8 to 12 minutes	1.5 cups
Green Beans, Whole	10 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Beets Whole 2 in. to 3 in.	20 to 25 minutes	2 cups
Broccoli, Flowerettes	10 to 12 minutes	1.5 cups
Cabbage	12 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
(quartered or wedges)
Carrots Chunks, cleaned	12 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Cauliflower, Flowerettes	10 to 12 minutes	1.5 cups
Corn on the Cob, husked	10 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Leeks, trimmed	5 to 10 minutes	2 cups
Potatoes Whole, red	20 to 25 minutes	2 cups
Sweet Potatoes 6 oz. ea.	25 to 30 minutes	2 cups
Summer Squash:	10 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Pattypan, Whole small
Zucchini
Winter Squash:	20 to 25 minutes	2 cups
Acorn or Butternut
(halved or quartered)
Fish Fillets or Steaks	10 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Whole Fish	20 to 25 minutes	2 cups
Clams in Shell	10 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Crabs, Claws and Legs	20 to 25 minutes	1.5 cups
Lobster Tails	15 to 20 minutes	2 cups
Shrimp, Large in Shell	10 to 12 minutes	1.5 cups
Fresh Sausages, 2 to 3 oz.	15 to 20 minutes	1.5 cups
Fresh Hot Dogs	10 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Fresh Pasta, 9 oz. to 12 oz	15 to 18 minutes	Water to cover, plus 1C

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