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ESTAURANT
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ANGES
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T
IPS FOR
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ONVECTION
O
VENS
As a guide, set oven temperatures 15°C to 30°C lower than called for in recipes using conventional ovens.
Time and temperatures will vary depending upon load, mix, size, or portion; and other factors. Use the following chart
to develop your own cooking techniques:
Product
Timing
(minutes)
Temperature
Setting
Number of
Racks Used
Count per
Pan/Rack
Hamburger buns, 0.1 kg. - 102 mm
18
190 °C
3
24
Yeast rolls - 0.03 kg.
10
205 °C
3
48
Fruit pies, 1.3 kg. frozen
50
190 °C
3
4
Egg custard pies, 1.3 kg. frozen
60
160 °C
3
4
Dutch apple pies, 1.3 kg. frozen
50
175 °C
3
4
Baked potatoes, 0.25 kg.
60
205 °C
3
30 (wrapped)
Pre-blanched potatoes, frozen
16
205 °C
3
2.3 kg.
Fish portions, pre-cooked, breaded, 0.1 kg.
16
205 °C
3
32
Macaroni & cheese, 3 kg. - 5°C temp.
45
205 °C
3
1-3 kg.
Lasagna w/meat sauce, 3 kg. - 5°C temp.
60
175 °C
3
1-3 kg.
Lasagna w/meat sauce, 3 kg. - frozen
75
175 °C
3
1-3 kg.
Salisbury steak w/gravy, 3 kg. - 5°C temp.
45
205 °C
3
1-3 kg.
Top round of beef No. 168, 6-7 kg.
rare (60°C internal)
31 min./kg.
120 °C
1
1 - 2
medium (65°C internal)
35 min./kg.
120 °C
1
1 - 2
well-done (70°C internal)
39 min./kg.
120 °C
1
1 - 2
FROZEN ENTREE PRODUCTS: Punch holes in lid before heating. Tent lid if product has a tendency to stick (like
lasagna or macaroni-and-cheese). Use food manufacturer’s convection oven directions for time and temperature or
reduce conventional oven temperature 30°C for a 6-1/2 size pan load. Some products may cook in 10 to 15 minutes
less time than recommended for convection ovens if prepared from frozen in a 6 pan load.
FRUIT PIES: Use temperature and time from food manufacturer’s directions for convection ovens for a 12 pie load
placed on 3 bun pans.
ROLLS – YEAST: Use temperature and time recommended by food manufacturer for convection ovens for a 3 pan
load.
POTATOES – PRE-BLANCHED, FROZEN: Spread on ungreased bun pans, 3 pans per load. Bake at 205°C, stirring
once, for 15 to 18 minutes.
FISH PORTIONS – BREADED, PRE-COOKED: Use food manufacturer’s recommended temperature and time for
convection oven for a 3 pan load.
POTATOES – BAKING, 0.25 kg. SIZE: Wash and wrap in potato foil. Place 30 potatoes on bun pan — 3 pans per
load. Bake in 205°C oven for 1 hour.
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