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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.
PAN FRYING AND COOKING
Approx.
Approx.
Food
Preheat
Temp
Time/Mins.
Directions
BACON
Regular Slices,
No
325°F
10-12
Place in COLD Skillet. Separate slices
up to 8
163°C
when positioned in Pan. Turn as
necessary. Drain on toweling.
CHICKEN
3
1
⁄
2
-4
1
⁄
2
pounds
Yes
400°F
20
Dredge chicken pieces in mixture of
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
Fried, up to 5
Yes
275°F
4-6
Melt 1 tbsp. fat in Skillet and spread over
135°C
surface; fry eggs until done. Turn as
desired.
Approx.
Approx.
Food
Preheat
Temp
Time/Mins.
Directions
EGGS, cont’d.
Scrambled,
Yes
250°F
4-6
Melt 1 tbsp. fat and spread over surface.
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
1 pound, 1/4” thick
Yes
375°F
5-8
Dip fish in mixture of 1 beaten egg and
.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
10/package
No
325°F
12 -14
Place in COLD Skillet. Turn carefully to
163°C
avoid breaking skin; turn often until
browned on all sides.
FRENCH TOAST
Up to 5 slices
Yes
350°F
2-4
Beat 2 eggs thoroughly with 2 tbsp.
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
Precooked Slice
Yes
325°F
5-8
Slash fat edge at 2” (5 cm) intervals to
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
1
⁄
4
lb. (.11kg) each,
Yes
350°F
12-15 med
Add patties to preheated Skillet. Brown
1
⁄
2
” (1.27cm) thick,
177°C
16 -20 well
on both sides, turning occasionally.
up to 6
done
PANCAKES,
Up to 4
Yes
350°F
2-4
Prepare your favorite pancake recipe.
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,
With Bone,
Yes
350°F
10
Trim off fatty edges. Brown chops,
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,
1
1
⁄
2
-2 lbs. (.68-.90 kg)
Yes
350°F
25-30
Place in 2-3 tablespoons hot bacon fat or
(about 3 large)
177°C
vegetable oil. Cook and brown, turning
1
⁄
8
” (.32 cm) thick slices
frequently.
SANDWICHES
Grilled, Up to 5
No
350°F
6-8
Spread cheese or other favorite filling
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.
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.
