Fig.2.24
Fig.2.25
Meat
Beef
Rare
Medium
Well done
Lamb
Pork
Fresh
Cured
Poultry
Veal
Temperature
60 °C / 140 °F
71 °C / 160 °F
77 °C / 170 °F
82° C / 180 °F
88° C / 190 °F
77° C / 170 °F
90° C / 195 °F
77° C / 170 °F
Table 2-1
A roasting joint should be covered with cooking foil or with a
roasting bag to reduce shrinkage and retain juices.
Should further browning be necessary, uncover the meat and
increase the temperature to gas mark 4 for a short period.
Cut root vegetables into small pieces unless cooking whole,
e.g. jacket potatoes.
Cover dishes tightly with a lid or foil to prevent evaporation
and transfer of flavour.
Once the oven has been loaded and the 'S' setting is in
operation resist the temptation to open the oven door. Heat
will be lost and the cooking time extended.
A meat thermometer is recommended for checking that
a joint or poultry is sufficiently cooked. Insert the probe
through the thickest part of the meat. For the expected
temperatures see Table 2-1.
Operating the Ovens
Push in and turn the knob controlling the oven to gas mark 9
(
). The oven will light automatically.
Fig.2.24
Turn the oven knob to the desired gas mark (
10
).
Fig.2.25