Nesco 4818 Series Care & Use Manual With Recipes page 16

Place RACK in Roaster Oven. Add hot water to the amount given in chart. Cover and preheat to 400°F. Steam all vegetables at 400°F.
TO STEAM: Place RACK in Roaster Oven. Add hot water to the amount given in the chart. Cover; preheat to 400°F for 20 minutes.
Steaming will retain the delicate texture and flavor of fish and seafood. Serve hot directly from Roaster Oven. To serve cold: plunge in
cold water to stop cooking. Chill before serving.
TO POACH: Place RACK in Roaster Oven. Add hot water to the amount given in the chart. Cover and preheat to 350°F for 20 minutes.
Poaching is a way of gently simmering foods. There is no fat added during cooking.
Type of Food
VEGETABLE
Artichoke, trimmed
Asparagus, trimmed
Green Beans, whole
Beets whole 2 in. to 3 in.
Broccoli, flowerettes
Cabbage (quartered or wedges)
Carrots chunks, cleaned
Cauliflower, flowerettes
Corn on the Cob, husked
Leeks, trimmed
Potatoes whole, red
Sweet Potatoes 6 oz. ea.
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STEAM/POACH CHART
Steam Time
30 to 35 minutes
15 to 20 minutes
10 to 20 minutes
25 to 30 minutes
12 to 15 minutes
20 to 25 minutes
20 to 25 minutes
13 to 16 minutes
25 to 30 minutes
15 to 20 minutes
40 to 45 minutes
40 to 45 minutes
Water Amount
3 cups
2 cups
2 cups
3 cups
2 cups
3 cups
3 cups
2 cups
3 cups
2 cups
4 cups
4 cups