BELLA 13567 18QT Turkey Roaster - Manual (Page 8)

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USDA Cooking Guidelines
PLEASE NOTE: The USDA recommends that meats such as beef and lamb, etc. should be cooked to an internal
temperature of 145ºF/63ºC. Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF/71ºC and poultry products
should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170ºF/77ºC - 180ºF/82ºC to be sure any harmful bacteria has
been killed. When reheating meat/poultry products, they should also be cooked to an internal temperature of
165ºF/74ºC.
Hints for Cooking in the Roaster Oven
• Smaller turkeys, under 6.8 kg/15 lbs., cook more evenly than larger birds.
• Roast turkey for 40 minutes/kg or 18 minutes/lb.
(including stuffing weight)
• Foods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly than foods left whole such as roast or
poultry.
• Browning meats before slow cooking, helps reduce the amount of fat and adds richness and flavor. Turn
temperature control to 232ºC/450ºF and add oil or butter. Sear for 10 to 15 minutes per side until golden
brown.
• The higher the fat content, the less cooking liquid needed. When cooking meats with a high fat content,
use thick onion slices under it so that the meat will not sit and cook in the fat. If necessary, use a slice of
bread, a spoon, or a straining spoon to skim off excess fat from top of foods before serving.
• If a recipe results in too much liquid at the end of the cooking time, remove the lid and turn the
temperature control to 232ºC/450ºF. After 10 to 20 minutes, the amount of liquid will be reduced.
NOTE: To thicken quickly, drain excess liquid into in a small saucepan and simmer until it has reduced to
half. Season to taste after the reduction.
• Simmering less tender cuts of meat will make them very tender.
Add a glaze, gravy or a flavorful sauce before serving.
• To assure overall browning for brined or self-basting turkeys or other poultry, air-dry turkey uncovered in
the refrigerator for 8 to 24 hours. (See recipe included in this Instruction Manual.)
Baking in the Roaster Oven
• Turn the temperature control to the desired temperature. Allow Roaster Oven to preheat for 20 minutes.
• Cover the wire rack with heavy duty aluminum foil to use as a baking sheet.
• Place the wire rack inside the preheated pan; add baking pans and casserole dishes to the top of the rack.
• The pan and rack will hold most 1 and 2-quart casserole dishes, most 9 x 13-inch baking pans, and 8 and
9-inch pie pans. Check dishes/pan(s) for fit before filling.
Hint: Fit 3 (1-1/2-quart) pans into the pan to prepare meat, vegetables and potatoes at the same time.•
Metal pans are recommended as they provide better heat transfer and promote browning.
• Cover with a loose layer of aluminum foil if the dish/pan does not have a lid.
• Cook according to recipe instructions.
• Convenience foods can be baked in the Roaster Oven.
Steaming in the Roaster Oven
• Preheat the Roaster Oven to 177ºC/350ºF.
• Add 2 inches water to the Roaster Oven. Insert the rack into the pan.
• Place foods to be steamed in a metal colander or steaming basket.
• Steam according to recipe instructions.
User Maintenance Instructions
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to repair
it yourself. Any servicing requiring disassembly, other than cleaning, must be performed by a qualified
appliance repair technician.
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