Looking for cooking temperatures
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
Looking at various electric skillet recipes and guides on Google, these
seems to be the temperature ranges:
Simmer 200-220
Braise 350F until browned, reduce heat to 200f and cook until tender
Fry 350F
low 200-250
Medium low 250-300
Medium 300-350
Medium high 350-400
high 400-450
-Rusty
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