TurboChef Technologies Rapid Cook Oven Tornado - Manual (Page 31)

23 ReCIPe develOPMeNT ANd COOKING TIPs
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when cooking with the Tornado, using the
following products will help prolong the life of the
oven and enhance food quality.
dual-Ovenable Paper Board
o
Pactiv
®
Pressware
o
Champion (recently purchased by Pressware)
o
Chinet Company ovenware ii
Although designed as single use, dual-ovenable
paper board, paper pulp, and plastics can usually
sustain multiple uses before being disposed. in
addition to reducing the number of dishes to wash,
these products perform well and do not break
when dropped in the middle of a busy kitchen.
Dual-ovenable paper board, paper pulp, and plastics
can serve as the packaging material from the food
manufacturer, and in some cases can function as the
serving container as well.
“Crimped” paper board is Pressware. The crimps
relax during cooking. These containers will not
accept a dome lid; however, they can be sealed with
lidding film.
Dual-ovenable pulp paper products (Chinet Co.
ovenware ii) are molded. They perform similarly
to Pressware but do not deform and will accept a
snap-on dome lid after cooking. These products
look best in black, as light colors slightly discolor
in the oven.
Both products are available in many shapes and
sizes, and are priced proportionately. The small-
est suitable size should be used to minimize cost.
Usable life can be extended 2-3 times by using an
inexpensive baking sheet as a liner.
Baking Papers/sheets
o
Silicone-coated or Quillon
in many cases, paper baking sheets can be used alone
in the oven. The need for Pressware/ovenware ii
is mostly to contain significant fat/moisture from
some foods during cooking. Silicone-treated baking
sheets are more suitable to TurboChef applications,
and the paper comes in different weights. Quillon
paper does work, but will discolor and become
brittle much more easily.
Ceramics, earthenware, Corningware
Ceramics, stone/earthenware and corningware can
be successfully used in the oven. These products
may absorb a bit more microwave energy than the
paper or plastic products, but this is easily adjusted
in the cook setting, often without extending cook
times. The ability to be used almost indefinitely
makes these products advantageous for long term
costs. however, they absorb a lot of heat energy in
the oven and are heavier than other alternatives, so
handling is a safety issue. if dropped, ceramics and
stone/earthenware may break, but if maintained,
will outlast the restaurant. handling/dishwashing
costs should be considered.
Toughened Glass
o
Pyrex
®
and Borosilicate glass
Toughened glass (Pyrex) performs well in the ovens
and shares the benefits and drawbacks of ceramics
and stone/earthenware products. Pyrex, although it
performs well, should be contemplated for use in a
commercial kitchen very carefully. if dropped, Pyrex
can break into many small pieces and slivers of glass,
posing a potential risk to food safety.