Dee Randall wrote:
> Can't find: Can anyone help?
>
> When recipes say to cook at
> low heat
> low-medium heat
> medium heat
> medium-high heat
> high heat
>
> braise it
> simmer it
> fry it (depending on what you're frying, I know - donuts or chicken)
>
> I'm wondering what temperatures they have in mind. I've sort of got used to
> setting my stove on certain temperatures (guessing!) when a recipe calls
> for these terms, but I've not found any degrees written down.
>
> Mainly I'm interested in this because of a new electric skillet I have, and
> there are no referrals as to these temperatures. But it's something that
> I'd like to generally know if these are written down anywhere.
> Any help appreciated.
> Thanks so much.
> Dee Dee


>From the RFC FAQ:

http://vsack.homepage.t-online.de/rfc_faq.html


Oven Temperatures

An approximate conversion chart(P):-

Electric Gas mark Description

Fahrenheit Celcius

225°F 110°C 1/4 Very cool/very slow
250°F 130°C 1/2
275°F 140°C 1 cool
300°F 150°C 2
325°F 170°C 3 very moderate
350°F 180°C 4 moderate
375°F 190°C 5
400°F 200°C 6 moderately hot
425°F 220°C 7 hot
450°F 230°C 8
475°F 240°C 9 very hot


-Rusty