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Tips on using the rotary spit
Place the joint as centrally as possible on the rotary spit and
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secure it at both ends with the retaining clips.
Roasting tips
How can you tell when the roast is
ready?
The roast is too dark and the crackling
is burnt in places.
The roast looks good but the juices are
burnt.
The roast looks good, but the juices are
too clear and watery.
Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist retailers) or carry out a "spoon test".
Press down on the roast with a spoon. If it feels firm, it is ready. If the spoon can be
pressed in, it needs to be cooked for a little longer.
Check the shelf position and temperature.
Next time, use a smaller roasting dish and add more liquid.
Next time, use a larger roasting dish and add less liquid.
You can also truss the joint with string. With poultry, bind the
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ends of the wings underneath the back and the thighs
against the body. This prevents them from overbrowning.
Pierce the skin on the underside of the wings to allow the fat
to escape.
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