ROASTING AND GRILLING
About the tables
The temperature and roasting time depend on the type and amount
of food being cooked. This is why temperature ranges are given in
the tables. Begin with the lower temperature and, if necessary, use a
higher setting the next time,
For more information, see the section entitled Tips for grilling and
roasting which follows the tables.
Ovenware
You may use any heatresistant ovenware which is suitable for use
in a microwave. Metal roasting dishes are not suitable for roasting
with microwaves.
The ovenware can become very hot. Use oven gloves to take the
ovenware out of the oven.
Place hot glass ovenware on a dry kitchen towel after they have
been removed from the oven. The glass could crack if placed on a
cold or wet surface.
Tips for roasting
Notes
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Use a deep roasting dish for roasting meat and poultry.
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Check that your ovenware fits in the cooking compartment. It
should not be too big.
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Meat:
Cover approx. two thirds of the ovenware base with liquid. Add
slightly more liquid for pot roasts. Turn pieces of meat halfway
through the cooking time. When the roast is ready, turn off the
oven and allow it to rest for an additional 10 minutes. This allows
better distribution of the meat juices.
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Poultry:
Turn the pieces of meat after Z of the cooking time has elapsed.
Tips for grilling
Notes
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Always keep the oven door closed when grilling and do not preheat.
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As far as possible, the pieces of food you are grilling should be
of equal thickness. Steaks should be at least 2 to 3 cm thick.
This will allow them to brown evenly and remain succulent and
juicy. Do not add salt to steaks until they have been grilled.
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Use tongs to turn the pieces of food you are grilling. If you pierce
the meat with a fork, the juices will run out and it will become dry.
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Dark meat, e.g. beef, browns more quickly than lightercoloured
meat such as veal or pork. When grilling light-coloured meat or
fish, these often only brown slightly on the surface, although they
are cooked and juicy on the inside.
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The grill element switches off and on again automatically. This is
normal. The grill setting determines how frequently this will happen.
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