Convection Roasting tips:
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Preheating for convection roast is not necessary for most meats and poultry.
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Arrange oven racks so meat and poultry are on the lowest rack of the oven.
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Since convection roast cooks faster, may be able to reduce cook times as much as 25% from the recom-
mended time of your recipe (check the food at this time). Then if needed, increase cook time until the desired
doneness is obtained.
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Do not cover foods when dry roasting - covering will prevent the meat from browning properly.
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When cooking meats use the broiler pan and insert. The broiler pan will catch grease spills and the insert
helps prevent grease splatters.
Table 5: Convection Roasting recommendations
Meat
Beef
Standing rib roast*
Rib eye roast*
Tenderloin roast
Poultry
Turkey whole**
Turkey whole**
Turkey whole**
Chicken
Pork
Ham roast, fresh
Shoulder blade roast 4 to 6 lb.
Loin
Pre-cooked ham
* The U.S. Department of Agriculture states, "Rare fresh beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to
only 140°F (60°C) means some food poisoning organisms may survive." (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen
Guide) The lowest temperature recommended by the USDA is 145°F (63°C) for medium rare fresh beef. For well
done 170°F (77ºC)** Stuff ed turkey requires additional roasting time. Shield legs and breast with foil to prevent
over browning and drying of the skin.
Weight
Oven Temp
4 to 6 lb.
350°F (177ºC)
4 to 6 lb.
350°F (177ºC)
2 to 3 lb.
400°F (204ºC)
12 to 16 lb.
325°F (163ºC)
16 to 20 lb
325°F (163ºC)
20 to 24 lb.
325°F (163ºC)
3 to 4 lb.
350°F-375°F (177ºC-
191ºC)*
4 to 6 lb.
325°F (163ºC)
325°F (163ºC)
3 to 4 lb.
325°F (163ºC)
5 to 7 lb.
325°F (163ºC)
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Internal Temp
*160ºF (71ºC)
*160ºF (71ºC)
*160ºF (71ºC)
180°F (82ºC)
180°F (82ºC)
180°F (82ºC)
180°F (82ºC)
160°F (71ºC)
160°F (71ºC)
160°F (71ºC)
160°F (71ºC)
35
Mins per lb
25-30
25-30
15-25
8-10
10-15
12-16
12-16
30-40
20-30
20-25
30-40