Tips for roasting and grilling
The table does not
contain information for
the weight of the joint.
How to tell when the
roast is ready.
The roast looks good but
the juices are burnt.
The roast looks good but
the juices are too clear
and watery.
The roast is not well-
done enough.
Bakes, gratins, toast with toppings
Notes
The values in the table apply to food placed in a cold oven.
For bakes, potato gratins and lasagne, use a microwaveable, heat-resistant oven-
proof dish 4 to 5 cm deep.
Place the bake on the lower wire rack.
Leave bakes and gratins to cook in the oven for a further 5 minutes after switch-
ing off.
Cheese on toast: Pretoast slices of bread.
Bakes, gratins,
toasts
Bake, sweet,
approx. 1.5 kg*
Savoury bake, made
with cooked
ingredients, approx. 1
kg*
Lasagne, fresh*
Potato gratin made
from raw ingredients,
approx. 1.1 kg*
Toast with topping, 4
slices**
* lower wire rack
** higher wire rack
For small roasts, select a higher temperature and a
shorter cooking time. For larger roasts, select a lower
temperature and a longer cooking time.
Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist
shops) 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.
Next time, use a smaller roasting dish or add more
liquid.
Next time, use a larger roasting dish and add less
liquid.
Carve the roast. Prepare the gravy in the roasting dish
and place the slices of roast meat in the gravy. Finish
cooking the meat using the microwave only.
Type of
Accessories
heating
Ovenware
without lid
Ovenware
without lid
Ovenware
without lid
Ovenware
without lid
Temperature
in °C, grill
140-160
150-160
200-220
180-200
3
35
Microwave
Cooking time
power in watts
in minutes
300
25-35
700
20-25
300
25-35
700
25-30
8-10
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