Steaming Inserts (Optional); Suggested Uses For Your Braising Pan - Vulcan-Hart VG30 Installation & Operation Manual

STEAMING INSERTS (Optional)

Your tilting braising pan can be used for steaming frozen and fresh foods. The 30-gallon (114 L) pans
(Models VE30 or VG30) can be loaded with a maximum of two 12" x 20" x 4" (30 cm x 50.8 cm x
10 cm) deep steaming pans. The 40-gallon (151 L) pan (Models VE40 or VG40) will accept up to three
steam pans of this same size.
To use the braising pan for steaming, fill the pan with 6 to 7 gallons (23 to 26 L) of water (approximately
2" [5 cm] deep) for 30-gallon (114 L) models and 8 to 9 gallons (30 to 34 L) of water (approximately 2"
[5 cm] deep) for 40-gallon (151 L) models.
Turn the braising pan ON. Set the thermostat at 212°F (100°C). Allow the water to come to a boil. Then
change the thermostat setting to 250°F (121°C) and carefully place the steaming inserts into the pan as
shown in Fig. 5. Place the pan with product into the steaming insert. Close the lid and allow steaming
for the desired time.
Periodically inspect the water level inside the braising pan. Add water if the water level is less than
/ " (1 cm) deep.
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To use the braising pan as a food warmer or bain marie, follow the same procedure as for steaming, but
increase the depth of the water to allow the bottom and part of the sides of the steaming inserts to be
immersed in water. Set the thermostat for the holding or warming temperature desired.
The steaming inserts can be ordered from your dealer.
STEAMING INSERT
PL-41752-1
Fig. 5

SUGGESTED USES FOR YOUR BRAISING PAN

DO NOT use the braising pan for deep fat frying. Restrict frying activity to shallow pan frying (oil film not
more than / " [0.3 cm] thick) or sautéing.
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A tilting braising pan is quite versatile. It can be used for roasting, simmering, boiling, sautéing, searing,
frying, warming, holding, proofing, thawing, browning, steaming, braising, griddling or stewing. It can
be used as an oversized skillet, as a bain marie, as a proofing oven, as a stock pot, as a kettle or as an
even-heat range top. It can be used for cooking breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
Your Vulcan tilting braising pan is a multi-purpose unit that can be used for virtually any type of cooking,
except deep fat frying, with great speed, in large volume and with considerable savings in labor and energy.
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