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Page 1: ...Dacor Gas Range Cooking Guide Family Owned American Made ...

Page 2: ...cooking on your new gas range you will find that Convection Bake makes it easier and more efficient to get wonderful results Meats will brown outside and stay succulently juicy inside Cookies and baked goods will rise and brown beautifully as well This guide has been prepared to help you maximize the use of your new Dacor all gas range Included are useful tips easy to read charts advice on choosin...

Page 3: ...hes Oven Braised Shrimp Scampi 16 Oven Roasted Tiny New Potatoes 16 Spinach Artichoke Dip 17 Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions 17 Sage Stuffing 18 Teriyaki Shrimp Kabobs 19 Grilled Asparagus 20 Thai Vegetable Stir Fry 20 Sauces Stews and Soups Stan Joseph s Vinha D Alhos 22 Osso Buco 23 Bordelaise Sauce 24 Chili Con Carne 24 Quick Breads and Yeast Breads Mrs Gleasons Homemade Yeast Rolls 26 Lemon...

Page 4: ...la 38 Desserts Cream Cheese Pound Cake using timed delay feature 40 Angel Food Cake 41 Lemon Lover s Cookies 41 Sally s Oatmeal Cookies 42 Creamy Pumpkin Pie 43 Toasted Coconut Creme Brulee 44 Common Baking Problems and Solutions 45 46 Weights and Measures 47 Minimum Safe Internal Temperatures for Various Foods 47 For more recipes please visit our website at www dacor com under Chef s Corner EGR30...

Page 5: ...ess Up arrow to desired new time To stop the time without shutting off the oven press appropriate timer button twice 00 will flash TO TURN THE OVEN OFF Press CANCEL SECURE Note This will not turn off the oven lights or the timers TO LOCK THE CONTROL PANEL Press and hold CANCEL SECURE for 6 seconds You will hear one beep when activated and OFF will read on the control panel This feature is best use...

Page 6: ...r foods baked in a water bath such as creme brulee or for covered dishes like brisket or pot roast When using BAKE use rack positions 1 or 2 to get the food as close to the heat source as possible This will help the food bake closer to the stated times Dacor s ACS18 cookie sheets or a commercial half sheet pan measuring 12 x 18 should be used to allow adequate heat movement around the food Center ...

Page 7: ... These lights will emit just enough heat to proof yeast breads Alternatively turn the oven onto Standard Bake at 135 F then before placing the dough in the oven turn the oven off and turn the lights on The insulation around the oven cell will retain heat and provide a draft free environment to rise yeast breads RECOMMENDED BAKEWARE Two special pans are required for convection cooking 1 low rimmed ...

Page 8: ...hrough the door window 4 Different foods may require different cooking times Remove each item when done taking care to close the oven door quickly to avoid heat loss 5 When multiple rack baking use rack positions 2 and 4 Use racks 2 3 and 4 when baking on three racks 6 Adapt a single rack recipe to multiple rack baking by increasing the baking time More time is necessary because the additional col...

Page 9: ...th the probe s tip as this will give you inaccurate readings After taking an initial temperature reading insert the probe a 1 2 further Take another reading If the temperature registers below the first reading continue cooking until desired temperature is reached 6 It is okay to remove meats from the oven when the temperature reads 5 10 F below the desired temperature The meat continues to cook af...

Page 10: ...lected A small red boxed icon on the control panel will indicate with the element is on 2 Bring foods to room temperature for about 15 20 minutes before broiling Chilled foods will reduce the temperature under the broiler The item will not brown sear as well 3 To keep meat from curling slit fatty edges 4 Trim the outer layer of fat from steaks and chops 5 Cuts of meat that are too thin smaller tha...

Page 11: ...LIND BAKED TART UNFILLED 10 tart pan Conv Bake 2 350 F 15 min 375 F 20 min BREAKFAST CASSEROLE SAUSAGE AND EGG 9 x13 ceramic baking dish Conv Bake 2 350 F 40 45 min 375 F 50 55 min BROWNIES 8 x 8 square pan 9 x13 baking dish Conv Bake 2 325 F 25 30 min 350 F 35 40 min BUNDT CAKE 8 10 Bundt pan Conv Bake 2 325 F 50 55 min 350 F 55 60 min CAKES CHIFFON OR SPONGE Jellyroll pan Conv Bake 2 350 F 15 mi...

Page 12: ...TH Small ceramic baking dishes on cookie sheet Conv Bake Not Recommended N A 350 F 55 60 min CRISPS APPLE FRUIT ETC Baking dish Conv Bake 2 325 F 35 40 min 350 F 45 min CROISSANTS Cookie sheet Conv Bake 2 375 F 10 12 min 400 F 12 14 min CUPCAKES 12 cup muffin tin Conv Bake 2 350 F 20 25 min 375 F 25 30 min DOUBLE CRUSTED FRUIT FILLED PIES 9 pie dish Conv Bake 2 375 F for 40 45 min OR 400 F for 20 ...

Page 13: ...f sheet pan Conv Bake 2 375 F 20 25 min 400 F 30 35 min POPOVERS Popover pan or small glass cups Conv Bake 2 450 F for 20 min 350 F for 20 min 450 F for 20 min 350 F for 20 min POUND CAKE 9 x 5 loaf pan Conv Bake 2 350 F 55 60 min 375 F 60 min 1 hr 15 min PUFF PASTRY Cookie sheet Conv Bake 2 350 F 15 min 375 F 20 min QUICK BREADS BANANA GINGERBREAD BLUEBERRY ETC 8 x 8 square pan 9 x 5 loaf pan Con...

Page 14: ... PINWHEELS DANISH PASTRIES Cookie sheet Conv Bake 2 375 F 18 20 min 400 F 20 25 min YEAST BREAD FREE FORM WHITE WHEAT CHALLAH RYE FRENCH ETC Cookie sheet Conv Bake 2 350 F 30 35 min 375 F 35 40 min YEAST ROLLS Cookie sheet 9 x 13 baking pan Conv Bake 2 375 F 20 25 min 400 F 25 30 min YEAST BREAD RICH DOUGH ITALIAN SOUR DOUGH PUMPERNICKEL 9 x 5 loaf pan Conv Bake 2 350 F 25 30 min 375 F 30 35 min S...

Page 15: ...ake 2 4 2 3 4 325 12 15 min 15 20 min CUP CAKES 12C Muffin tin 2 Conv Bake 2 4 350 25 30 min REFRIGERATED COOKIE DOUGH Cookie Sheet 2 3 Conv Bake 2 4 2 3 4 325 9 11 min ECLAIRS PROFITEROLE GOUGERES CREAM PUFFS Cookie Sheet 2 Conv Bake 2 4 375 25 30 min FROZEN ENTREES Mfr s Pans 2 Conv Bake 2 4 350 35 40 min LAYER CAKE 9 Round Pan 2 Conv Bake 2 4 325 35 40 min MEATBALLS FROZEN Cookie Sheet with rim...

Page 16: ...40 WHOLE FRYER CHICKEN 3 4 lbs Conv Bake 350 2 Total Time 1hr 1 hr 15 min 375 Total Time 2 hours 180 in the thigh WHOLE ROASTING CHICKEN 6 7 lbs Conv Bake 350 2 Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes 375 Total Time 2 1 2 hours 180 in the thigh TURKEY UNSTUFFED 8 20 20 24 24 30 Conv Bake 350 2 10 11 12 13 12 13 350 18 20 180 in the thigh TURKEY STUFFED 8 20 20 24 24 30 Conv Bake 350 2 12 13 13 15 14 15 350 1...

Page 17: ...30 35 min GREEN BEANS Lightly grease casserole dish Conv Bake 350 20 25 min NEW POTATOES Scrub and trim or cube Lightly grease casserole dish Conv Bake 375 40 45 min ONIONS Peel and cube Wrap in foil Drizzle with olive oil salt pepper Standard Bake 350 40 45 min POTATOES BAKING SIZE 1 2 LB EACH Scrub potato poke with fork in center Place directly on oven rack Conv Bake 375 1 hr 15 min SQUASH BUTTE...

Page 18: ...S LEGS THIGHS BREASTS 21 2 lbs total 3 HI 10 8 FOUR 3 4 1 LAMB RIB CHOPS 12 oz 4 HI 3 3 LAMB SHOULDER 1 lb 3 HI 8 7 FOUR 3 4 1 THICK PORK LOIN CHOPS 11 4 lbs total 4 HI 5 5 FOUR 1 THICK FRESH SALMON STEAKS 11 2 lbs total 4 HI 4 4 1 THICK FRESH FISH FILLETS 1 lb 4 HI 4 4 1 2 THICK FRESH FISH FILLETS 1 lb 4 HI 3 2 BACON SLICED 1 2 lb 4 HI 3 3 CALVES LIVER 1 2 lb 3 HI 5 4 GRAPEFRUIT HALVES 4 halves 3...

Page 19: ...Appetizers and Side Dish Recipes ...

Page 20: ...imp becomes pink and begins to curl about 15 18 minutes Stir halfway through the cooking process if needed Serves 4 Oven Roasted Tiny New Potatoes 2 pounds Tiny New or Red Bliss Potatoes 1 4 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp fresh thyme 1 Tbsp fresh Italian parsley 1 Tbsp fresh basil 5 cloves garlic minced Salt and black pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400 F on Convection Bake After pre...

Page 21: ...ions 1 sheet puff pastry dough thawed 1 wheel of Brie cheese about 4 in diameter 1 egg lightly beaten 1 medium onion small diced 1 Tbsp butter Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350 F on Convection Bake Cut off top rind of Brie Place Brie in the center of puff pastry dough Fold the corners of the dough over the cheese making sure it is completely covered Brush puff pastry with egg Bake until...

Page 22: ...to 15 minutes Transfer bread to a large mixing bowl and reserve Melt butter in large sauté pan Add onion celery and carrot and cook for 5 minutes until onion is translucent Add bread cubes to mixture and toss Add beaten egg and adjust seasonings with sage salt and pepper Add just enough pan drippings to moisten the bread Pour mixture into baking dish and bake about 30 35 minutes or until top is br...

Page 23: ...ients and pour into a 1gallon plastic Ziploc bag Add shrimp tomatoes green bell peppers onion and pineapple to marinate Let marinate for a minimum of 1 hour maximum 4 hours in the refrigerator Soak skewers in steeping hot water for 10 minutes This will prevent them from burning and splintering Place oven rack on second highest position Preheat oven on Broil on HI Lace skewers with shrimp and veget...

Page 24: ...onto grill They should all fit just line them up next to each other to cover the entire surface of the grill Leave on grill for 3 4 minutes then use the tongs to turn the asparagus to brown on all sides Place on platter and serve immediately Serves 12 Thai Vegetable Stir Fry This recipe uses our wok ring accessory AWR along with a rounded bottom wok for quick and flavorful cooking A 10 piece wok k...

Page 25: ...Sauces Soups and Stews Recipes ...

Page 26: ... tsp ground cinnamon Pinch of ground cayenne pepper 1 Tbsp salt 1 tsp cracked black pepper In a large casserole dish mix all of the above ingredients and marinate the pork overnight in the refrigerator Pierce the roast several times with a skewer and extend the marinating time an additional 12 hours Preheat oven to 325 F on Standard Bake Place one rack in position 1 counting up from the bottom Pla...

Page 27: ...on 1 counting up from the bottom Remove all other racks Preheat oven to 350 F on Standard Bake Salt and pepper veal or beef shanks then dust with flour Set aside In a large ovenproof stockpot with a lid heat oil Add veal or beef shanks and brown them about 4 5 minutes Flip over and brown them on the other side Remove to a plate and set aside Do not drain oil from pan Add celery carrots and onion C...

Page 28: ...while remove stems and seeds from serrano chilis bell peppers and Anaheim chilis Finely chop Add to ground beef along with onion and garlic Cook until fragrant Add cayenne cumin and oregano Cook for a couple of minutes Add tomato puree and cook Deglaze with beer and let reduce slightly Add veal or beef stock Stir in undrained tomatoes If chili needs to be thickened add tomato paste Transfer to a s...

Page 29: ...Quick Breads and Yeast Breads Recipes ...

Page 30: ...ing Adjust oven racks to positions 2 and 4 Preheat oven to 375 F on Convection Bake Bake about 15 20 minutes or until golden brown Makes about 2 dozen rolls Lemon Blueberry Muffins Homemade muffins are very easy to make and if you have access to fresh blueberries it will make all the difference in this recipe 3 4 cup fresh blueberries rinsed and dried 11 2 cups plus 2 Tbsp all purpose flour 2 tsp ...

Page 31: ...nside shaking the pan to coat the sides Save the remaining half for the top of the loaves In a large mixing bowl add peeled bananas Mash the bananas using a fork or a potato masher Add 1 cup butter and sugar stirring to mix Add eggs one at a time mixing in each before adding the next Add milk and vanilla In a medium sized mixing bowl combine flour baking soda and salt Add to banana mixture slowly ...

Page 32: ...nd rum in a large shallow dish Put the ground macadamia nuts in another dish Preheat griddle on medium high for about 7 8 minutes then adjust down to medium Dip Hawaiian bread in egg and sugar mixture on both sides let drain slightly then dip into macadamia nuts on both sides Place on griddle immediately Fry until nuts and bread begin to caramelize about 3 4 minutes Flip and repeat process on othe...

Page 33: ...in half lengthwise In a large food processor combine butter garlic shallots lemon peel and Italian parsley Evenly spread butter mixture over French bread halves Adjust rack to position 3 counting up from the bottom Turn on broiler and broil bread until golden brown about 1 2 minutes Watch the bread carefully as it will burn quickly Slice and serve warm Makes 1 cup compound butter Serves 6 ...

Page 34: ...mixer for 7 8 minutes or turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead by hand for 10 minutes The dough should be smooth and elastic Place in a greased bowl lightly oil the top of the dough and cover Let rise in a warm draft free environment for at least 1 hour or until dough doubles in size Preheat oven to 350 F on Convection Bake Punch down dough and place on a floured surface Divide dough in ...

Page 35: ...Main Entree Recipes ...

Page 36: ... rack tall enough so that most of the roast is above the sides of the roasting pan Cook at 350 F for about 21 2 to 3 hours or until internal temperature reaches 145 F for medium rare 160 F for medium or 170 F for well done Remove from the oven and let rest for 15 20 minutes before carving Cut and remove the butcher s string and lift the roast off the ribs to carve Slice thinly against the grain an...

Page 37: ... and dry with paper towels Set aside Chop all fresh herbs except for 2 whole sprigs rosemary and mix into the olive oil Rub the turkey inside the cavity and out with the olive oil mixture and salt and pepper to taste Peel and quarter the onion and place in the turkey cavity Spray the roasting rack with a nonstick spray Place the turkey on a V shaped rack tall enough so that most of the turkey is a...

Page 38: ...er ginger and garlic Rub tenderloins with spices Place on a flat roasting rack in a roasting pan Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour Preheat oven to 350 F on Convection Bake Cook until internal temperature reaches 155 F Cook time will be about 45 50 minutes Let sit for 5 10 minutes before carving Serves 4 You may also use a 3 4 pound pork roast with this recipe Marinate it the same way and c...

Page 39: ...ough in a well greased bowl cover with plastic wrap and let rise until dough doubles about 1 to 1 1 2 hours Remove dough and shape into two 8 circles TOPPING AND BAKING Preheat oven to 400 F on Convection Bake Cut chicken into bite sized pieces Heat oil in a sauté pan Add chicken and cook until no longer pink In a small mixing bowl stir hot sauce and melted butter together Combine chicken pieces i...

Page 40: ...c powder and cracked black pepper Place steaks on broiler pan Make sure oven rack is in position 4 or 4 to 6 inches from the broiler to the surface of the steaks Turn broiler onto HI Place the pan with steaks lengthwise under broiler center and push it all the way to the back Broil for 5 6 minutes to sear Flip the steaks over and broil other side for 4 5 minutes Remove steaks and let sit for 5 10 ...

Page 41: ... drop chunks of butter in one by one and swirl to incorporate Drop the next piece in only as the other has fully melted This will help the butter emulsify with the lemon juice and wine Once all the butter is incorporated add lemon juice and salt and place the saucepan on a simmer plate set on low Stir in dill right before serving FOR SALMON Lightly brush each piece of salmon with mayonnaise to coa...

Page 42: ...tir together flour marjoram salt and black pepper Lightly press chicken pieces into flour mixture on both sides Set aside In a large sauté pan over medium high heat cook mushrooms and green onions in 1Tbsp butter until tender Remove from sauté pan Cook chicken in remaining 2 Tbsp butter in sauté pan until brown on both sides and no pink appears in the center about 3 6 minutes a side Add in mushroo...

Page 43: ...Dessert Recipes ...

Page 44: ... This refers to the time you wish for the pound cake to be done baking Use the Up arrow to select the time of day you wish to have dessert If you wish to bake the pound cake now don t enter a new time into the Stop Time just press Stop Time once Do not skip this step or the oven will go through its normal preheat with the broiler Notice that the 55 minutes has been added into the Stop Time for you...

Page 45: ...n Cool thoroughly Loosen sides and remove cake from pan Makes one 10 cake about 12 slices Lemon Lover s Cookies 3 4 cup flaked coconut 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 cup butter flavored vegetable shortening 11 2 cups sugar 1 Tbsp water 11 2 tsp lemon extract 2 eggs 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest 21 2 cups all purpose flour 11 2 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp baking soda 1 4 tsp salt 1 Tbsp poppy seeds Preheat ov...

Page 46: ...to 325 F on Convection Bake Adjust rack positions to 2 and 4 counting up from the bottom In a mixer cream together vegetable shortening brown sugar and granulated sugar Add vanilla extract and eggs and beat on low speed In a small bowl sift together flour baking soda salt cinnamon and allspice Gradually add into the mixer and blend Stir in rolled oats raisins and walnuts Drop by rounded tablespoon...

Page 47: ... water Add just enough until the dough forms a ball Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes Roll dough out on a floured surface to fit a 9 round pie dish Preheat oven on Convection Bake at 400 F In a large bowl combine pumpkin pie filling sweetened condensed milk eggs pumpkin pie spice and salt until well blended Pour filling in pie crust Bake for 10 minutes then reduce temperature to 350 F...

Page 48: ...ng sheet with a rim Pour egg custard mixture evenly into cups and carefully transfer to preheated oven Using a measuring pitcher pour enough hot water into the baking pan around the custard cups to reach half way up the sides of the dishes This will act as a buffer to cook the custard slowly without browning You want the crème brulee to be set but not cooked Bake until only about a dime sized piec...

Page 49: ...n the oven Use recommended pan size CAKE SIDES ARE BURNT AND CAKES ARE NOT DONE IN THE CENTER CAKES BURST ON TOP Oven too hot Reduce temperature POOR VOLUME FOR CAKES AND BAKED GOODS Too little flour Too much liquid Oven too hot Measure ingredients carefully Lower oven temperature UNEVEN CAKE SHAPE Batter spread unevenly Oven rack not level Shake pan lightly to even out batter Make sure oven rack ...

Page 50: ... steam vents in top crust Increase oven temperature and use Convection Bake Allow filling to cool before adding to pie shell Seal crust don t overfill the pie crust CURDLING OF CUSTARD OR SOFT FILLINGS Overbaked Decrease baking times YEAST BREAD SPLIT OR BURST CRUST Overmixing dough Oven too hot Use minimal mixing times just until dough is elastic Decrease oven temperature BLISTERS ON BREAD CRUST ...

Page 51: ...urkey Chicken 165 Fresh Beef Veal Lamb Medium Rare 145 Medium 160 Well Done 170 Poultry Chicken and Turkey Whole 180 Poultry Breasts Roast 170 Poultry Thighs Wings 180 Duck and Goose 180 Pork Medium 160 Well Done 170 Ham Fresh raw 160 Pre cooked to reheat 140 Minimum Safe Internal Temperatures for Various Foods Please note that the minimum safe internal temperatures are subject to change This is d...

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