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 required 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
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
1
/
- 2 hrs
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 stand dish 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 stand dish on a baking tray
3
35 - 45 mins
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