35
Roasting
O
p
e
ra
tio
n
34
Roasting
O
p
e
ra
ti
o
n
Roasting Tips
(cont.)
• 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 1⁄2 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 5°F (-15°C) to 10ºF (-12°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.
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.
Roasting Tips
(cont.)
After preparing the meat and placing on broiler pan, follow these
steps for proper probe placement.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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”.
