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ABOUTYOURWALL OVEN
Use a reliablerecipe and accurately measurefresh
Roastingisthe methodforcookinglarge,tendercutsof
ingredients. Carefullyfollow directions foroven
meatuncovered, w ithoutaddingmoisture. M ostmeatsare
temperature and cooking time. Preheatovenif
roastedat 325°F. It is not necessary to preheatthe oven.
recommended.
• Forbestresultsusetendercutsof meatweighing 3-1bs.
Usethe correct rack position. Bakingresultsmay be
or more.
affected if the wrongrack positionis used.
• Top browning may be darker if food is located
• Some good choices are: Beef rib, ribeye, top round,
toward the top of the oven.
high quality tip and rump roast, pork loin roast, leg of
• Bottom browning may be darker if food is located
lamb,veal shoulder roast and cured or smoked hams.
toward the bottom of the oven.
• Placethe meat fat-side-upon a rack in a shallow
roasting pan. Placing the meat on a rack holds it out of
Bakewarematerial playsan importantpart in baking
results.Alwaysusethe typeand size of pancalledfor in
the drippings, thusallowingbetter heatcirculation for
the recipe.Cooking timesor cooking resultsmay be
evencooking. A s the fat ontopofthe roastmelts,the
meatis bastednaturally, e liminating the needfor
affectedif the wrongsize is used.
additional b asting.
• Shiny metal pan reflects heat away from the food,
produces lighter browningand a softer crust. Use shiny
• The cooking time is determined by the weight of the
pans for baking cakes or cookies,
meat and the desired doneness.
• Darkmetal pan or a pan with an anodized (dull)
• Formoreaccurateresults,usea meatthermometer.
bottom absorbsheat,produces darkerbrowning and a
Insertitsothe tipis inthe centerof the thickestpartof
crispercrust.Usethistypeof panfor pies,piecrustsor
the meat.Itshould nottouchfat orbone.
bread.
• Removethe meatfromthe ovenwhenthe thermometer
• For optimumbakingresults,bakecookiesand biscuits
registersthe desired aloneness.
on a flat cookiesheet. Ifthe pan has sides,suchas a
jelly rollpan, browning maynotbe even.
NOTE: Formoreinformation aboutfoodsafety,call
• If usingoven-proofglassware,ordark pans such as
USDA'sMeat & PoultryHotlineat 1-800-535-4555.
Baker's Secret reducetheoventemperature by 25°F
exceptwhen bakingpies or bread. Use the same
For cookinginformation,write to the NationalCattle-
baking time as calledfor in the recipe,
men's Beef Association, 444 North MichiganAvenue,
• If using insulatedbakeware,expect cookingtimesto
Chicago, Illinois 60611,or call 1-800-368-3138.
increase slightly. It is not necessaryto adjust the oven
temperature.
Checkthe cooking progress at the minimumtime
recommendedin the recipe.If necessary,continue
checkingat intervals until the food is done. If the oven
door is openedtoo frequently,heat will escapefrom the
oven; this can affect baking results and wastes energy.
If you add additional ingredientsor alterthe recipe,
expect cookingtimesto increaseor decreaseslightly.
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