Notes On The Roasting Chart - Miele H 6400 BM Operating And Installation Instructions

Notes on the roasting chart

Temperature 6
As a general rule, select the lower
temperature given in the chart. If higher
temperatures are used, the meat will
brown on the outside, but will not be
properly cooked through.
For cuts which weigh more than 3 kg,
select a temperature approx. 10 °C lower
than that given in the roasting chart.
Roasting will take longer at the lower
temperature, but will be more even.
When roasting on the rack, set a
temperature approx. 20 °C lower than
for roasting in an oven dish.
Pre-heating
Pre-heating is required when roasting
beef sirloin joints and fillet.
Roasting duration +
The traditional British method for
calculating the roasting time is to allow
15 to 20 minutes per lb/450 grammes,
according to type of meat, plus approx.
20 minutes, adjusting the length of time
as roasting proceeds to obtain the
required result. The roasting time can
also be determined by multiplying the
thickness of the roast [cm] with the time
per cm [min/cm], depending on the
type of meat:
Beef/venison: . . . . . . . . . 15–18 min/cm
Pork/veal/lamb: . . . . . . . . 12–15 min/cm
Sirloin/fillet: . . . . . . . . . . . 12–15 min/cm
Check if the meat is cooked after the
shortest duration quoted.
Shelf level ³
– Fan plus U / Auto roast [:
Rack with meat on it on shelf level 1
– Microwave + Fan plus a /
Microwave + Auto roast L:
Rack or glass tray with meat on it on
shelf level 1
Tips
Browning
Browning only occurs towards the end
of the roasting time. Remove the lid
about halfway through the roasting time
if a more intensive browning result is
desired.
Standing time
At the end of the programme, take the
roast out of the oven, wrap in aluminium
foil and leave to stand for about
10 minutes. This helps retain juices
when the meat is carved.
Roasting poultry
For a crisp finish, baste the poultry
10 minutes before the end of the
cooking time with slightly salted water.
Roasting
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