RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURES AND TIMES FOR ROASTING
Meat roasting is most satisfactory at temperatures of 225 to 325°F (107 to 163°C) for beef, lamb, poultry and ham; 325°F (163°C) for fresh pork as recommended by USDA and American Meat Institute.
A pan, approximately 12 x 20 x 1" (305 x 508 x 25 mm) full of water, may be placed in the oven bottom. This water supplies humidity to reduce shrinkage. Water should be added if necessary during roasting.
Roasting pans should be no deeper than necessary to hold drippings (usually 2 to 21/2" (51 to 64 mm)).
Cooking time and shrinkage may vary with roasting temperature, cut, grade of meat and degree of doneness. Smaller cuts will generally show greater time savings than larger cuts at a given temperature.
ROASTING TEMPERATURE CHART
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Standing Rib Roast — Oven Ready | 250 | (121) | 3 to 4 Hrs. — Rare | |
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| 4 to 41/2 Hrs. — Med. | |
Rolled Rib Roasts — 20 to 22 lb (9.1 to 10 kg) | 275 | (135) | 4 | Hrs. — Med. |
Veal Roast — 15 lb (6.8 kg) | 300 | (149) | 3 | Hrs. — Med. Well |
Turkeys — 15 to 20 lb (6.8 to 9.1 kg) | 300 | (149) | 3 | Hrs. |
Meat Loaf — 8 to 10 lb (3.6 to 4.5 kg) | 350 | (177) | 45 to 60 Minutes | |
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COOKING HINTS
Forced air convection cooking is faster than conventional oven cooking, and therefore overcooking is more common. Do not cook products faster than is practical for the best results. Since forced air convection supplies heat to the surface of the product, the thicker or more massive a product is for its type, the longer it will take to absorb enough heat to cook.
The oven will cook or bake full or partial loads at standard recipe temperatures. As with any oven, you may wish to use a temperature of up to 25°F
Once established, convection oven time and temperature settings should be noted on your recipe.
SUGGESTED COOKING GUIDELINES
Recommended temperatures, times and number of racks are intended as a guide only. Adjustments must be made to compensate for variations in recipes, ingredients, preparation and personal preference in product appearance.
The oven does not require special recipes. Excellent results can be obtained from any good commercial recipe with reduced cooking times.
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