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The following times and setting are for guidance only. You may wish to alter the setting to give a result
more to your satisfaction. When a different setting to that shown below is given in a recipe, the recipe
instructions should be followed. Allow 15 minutes preheat for best results. Always turn the thermostat
knob to Mark 9 before selecting the appropriate Gas Mark. Shelf position 1 is the highest.
Food
STARTERS
Patés and Terrines
FISH
Oily Fish (whole)
White Fish (fillets & steaks)
MEAT AND POULTRY
Veal
Beef
Ham
Lamb
Pork
Chicken
Duckling & gosling
Turkey
Game birds
Casseroles
PUDDINGS
Milk Puddings
Baked Custard
Baked sponges
Baked Apples
Meringue puddings
Apple Pie 1x9" (230mm)
Fruit crumbles
If using aluminium foil:
1. Remember it is important to increase the cooking time by one third.
2. Never allow the foil to touch the sides of the oven.
3. Never cover the oven interior with foil.
4. Never cover the oven shelves with foil.
18
OVEN COOKING CHART
Gas
Mark
3 or 4
4 or 5
4 or 5
5
4 or 5
5
5
5
5
5
4 or 5
6
3
3
3
4
3
1
6
5 or 6
Shelf
Positions
Approx. Cooking Time and Comments
4
1
/
- 2 hrs
1
2
25 mins - 1 hr, depending on recipe
3
and size of fish
3
25 - 30 mins.
4
25 mins per lb + 25 mins
4
25 - 30 mins per lb + 25 mins
40 mins per lb covered in foil
4
+ 40 mins per lb uncovered
4
30 - 35 mins per lb + 30 mins
4
40 mins per lb + 40 mins
4
25 mins per lb + 25 mins
4
25 mins per lb + 25 mins
4 or 5
15 - 20 mins per lb + 20 mins
50 mins. Remove bacon for last 15 mins.
4
Add extra 15 mins if roasting brace
3 or 4
1
1
/
- 6 hrs. (depending on type of meat)
2
2
1
/
- 2
1
/
hrs on a baking tray and
3 or 4
4
2
started with warm milk
3 or 4
45 mins in bain-marie
3
40 - 50 mins
30 - 45 mins depending on the size
4
and type of apples
4 or 5
15 mins or until 'tinged' with brown
3
45 - 55 mins on a baking tray
3
35 - 45 mins
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