Nesco 6-QT - Manual (Page 8)

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6 Qt. Roaster Oven
Vegetable Steam Time Water Amount
Broccoli Stalks, trimmed 15 to 20 minutes 2 cups
Flowerettes, trimmed 10 to 12 minutes 1.5 cups
Cabbage Quarter
or Wedges 12 to 15 minutes 1.5 cups
Carrots Chunks, cleaned 12 to 15 minutes 1.5 cups
Cauliflower Whole,
cleaned 18 to 22 minutes 2 cups
Flowerettes, trimmed 10 to 12 minutes 1.5 cups
Corn on the Cob, husked 10 to 15 minutes 1.5 cups
Leeks, trimmed 5 to 10 minutes 2 cups
Potatoes Whole,
small red 20 to 25 minutes 2 cups
Sweet Potatoes,
6 oz. each 25 to 30 minutes 2 cups
Summer Squash,
Pattypan, Whole small
Zucchini
10 to 15 minutes 1.5 cups
Winter Squash, Acorn
or Butternut, Halved
or Quartered
20 to 25 minutes 2 cups
Steam Fish, Seafood and Meat Chart
To Steam: Place Rack in 6 Qt. Roaster Oven. Add hot water to the
amount given in the chart. Cover; preheat to 350°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.
Type of Meat Steam Time Water Amount
Fish Fillets 10 to 15 minutes 1.5 cups
Fish Steaks 15 to 20 minutes 1.5 cups
Whole Fish 20 to 25 minutes 2 cups
Clams in Shell 10 to 15 minutes 1.5 cups
Crabs, Claws and Legs 20 to 25 minutes 1.5 cups
Lobster Tails 15 to 20 minutes 2 cups
Mussels in Shell 10 to 15 minutes 1.5 cups
Oysters in Shell 10 to 15 minutes 1.5 cups
Shrimp, Large in Shell 10 to 12 minutes 1.5 cups
Sea Scallops in Shallow
Dish 10 to 15 minutes 1.5 cups
Fresh Sausages, 2 oz. to 3 oz. ea. 15 to 20 minutes 1.5 cups
Fresh Hot Dogs, 1 oz. to 3 oz. ea. 10 to 15 minutes 1.5 cups
Poach Chart
To Poach: Place Rack in 6 Qt. Roaster Oven. Add hot water to the
amount given in the chart. Cover; 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 Steam Time Water Amount
Fish Steaks 15 to 20 minutes 2 cups
Whole Fish 15 to 20 minutes 3 cups
Chicken Breasts, Skinned 25 to 30 minutes 3 cups Chicken broth
Fresh Sausages, 2 oz. to 3 oz. 15 to 20 minutes 3 cups
Fresh Hot Dogs, 1 oz. to 3 oz. 10 to 15 minutes 2 cups
Fresh Pasta, 9 oz. to 12 oz. 15 to 18 minutes Water to cover, plus 1 cup
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