Viking M0706VR - Manual (Page 16)

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Roasting Instructions
Always use the broiler pan and grid supplied with each oven. The
hot air must be allowed to circulate around the item being
roasted. Do not cover what is being roasted. Convection roasting
seals in juices quickly for a moist, tender product. Poultry will have
a light, crispy skin and meats will be browned, not dry or burned.
Cook meats and poultry directly from the refrigerator. There is no
need for meat or poultry to stand at room temperature.
• As a general rule, to convert conventional recipes to convection
recipes, reduce the temperature by 25Þ F (-3.9 C) and the
cooking time by approximately 10 to 15%.
• Always roast meats fat side up in a shallow pan using a roasting
rack. No basting is required when the fat side is up. Do not
add water to the pan as this will cause a steamed effect.
Roasting is a dry heat process.
• Poultry should be placed breast side up on a rack in a shallow
pan. Brush poultry with melted butter, margarine, or oil before
and during roasting.
• For convection roasting, do not use pans with tall sides as this
will interfere with the circulation of heated air over the food.
• When using a meat thermometer, insert the probe halfway into
the center of the thickest portion of the meat. (For poultry
insert the thermometer probe between the body and leg into
the thickest part of the inner thigh.) The tip of the probe should
not touch bone, fat, or gristle to ensure an accurate reading.
Check the meat temperature halfway through the recommended
roasting time. After reading the thermometer once, insert it
1 ¼
2
inch (1.3 cm) further into the meat, then take a second
reading. If the second temperature registers below the first,
continue cooking the meat.
• Roasting times always vary according to the size, shape and
quality of meats and poultry. Less tender cuts of meat are best
prepared in the conventional bake setting and may require
moist cooking techniques. Remove roasted meats from the
oven when the thermometer registers 5Þ F (2Þ C) to 10Þ F
(4Þ C) lower than the desired doneness. The meat will
continue to cook after removal from the oven. Allow roasts
to stand 15 to 20 minutes after roasting in order to make
carving easier.
• If using a cooking bag, foil tent, or other cover, use the
conventional bake setting rather than either convection setting.
Using the Meat Probe
(Premiere Models)
For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, internal food
temperature is the best test for doneness. The meat probe takes
the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact
doneness you want. NOTE: Double oven models have a probe
in the upper oven only.
Use of probes other than the one provided with this product may
result in damage to the probe. Use the handles of the probe and
plug when inserting and removing them from the meat and
outlet.
• To avoid damaging your probe, do not use tongs to pull on
the cable when removing.
• To avoid breaking the probe, make sure food is completely
defrosted before inserting.
• To prevent possible burns, do not unplug the probe from the
outlet until the oven has cooled.
• Never leave the probe inside the oven during a self-cleaning
cycle.
• Do not store the probe in the oven.
After preparing the meat and placing on broiler pan, follow these
steps for proper probe placement.
1. Lay the probe on the outside of the meat along the top or
side and mark with your finger where the edge of the meat
comes to on the probe. The point should rest in the center of
the thickest meaty part of the roast.
2. Insert the probe completely into the meat. It should not touch
the bone, fat or gristle. For roasts with no bone, insert the
probe into the meatiest part of the roast. For bone-in ham or
lamb, insert the probe into the center of the lowest large
muscle or joint. Insert the probe into the meatiest part of the
inner thigh from below and parallel to the leg of a whole
turkey.
3. When setting the probe temperature, it is recommended to
set the temperature about 10° F (4 C) lower than desired
internal temperature. The meat will continue to cook when
removed from the oven and will reach the desired doneness
while “standing”.
Cooking Tips
Cooking Tips