The holidays can be a make-or-break time for restaurants. Take advantage of your CVap oven to expand your menu. Your guests are ready to celebrate. These recipes will send ’em home feeling festive and full. It may just help you keep things in the black. Hanukkah This year Hanukkah begins on December 7 and ends […]
Opening a new kitchen is no walk in the park. There are plenty of challenges to bear in mind, whether in a restaurant, a healthcare facility, a school cafeteria, or another type of operation. To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin, “if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Choosing the right restaurant kitchen equipment can
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Having the right tools for the job makes all the difference. In a commercial kitchen, food retherm equipment and food warming equipment are two important tools. You might think these appliances do the same thing. However, their functions are very different, and each has unique benefits. What is a Retherm Oven? In general, retherm equipment
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Americans love our fried foods. According to some estimates, as much as a third of the U.S. population eats fried food every day. Fried foods are fast, convenient, and dang tasty. What do all fried foods have in common? Oil. The #1 way to keep that oil working for you is to adopt the best
Product: Frozen Crispy Chicken Tenders or Strips Process: Retherm (RTV)Cook Time: 25-30 MinutesVapor Temp: 130°F (54°C)Air Temp: 350°F (177°C) Cook and Hold (CHV)Cook Time: 25-30 MinutesVapor Temp: OFF – Water Removed*Air Temp: 350°F (177°C)Ensure that the Auto-Water Fill options LevelSensor and Water Valve, are DISABLEDunder “Settings–>Fill System.” Holding Program (RTV/CHV/HOV)Holding Time: Up to 2 Hours**Vapor
Product: Refrigerated, Ready-To-Heat Options: Bob Evans Tasteful Sides Macaroni & Cheese, 20 oz CPET Tray Frozen, Ready-To-Cook Options: Stouffer’s Macaroni & Cheese, Party Size 76 oz Foil Tray Process: Retherm (RTV)/Cook and Hold (CHV)Cook Time: Refrigerated Items–30-40 Minutes or until internal temp reaches165°F (74°C)Cook Time: Frozen Items –RTV: 60 Minutes or until internal temp reaches
Does your commercial kitchen equipment require a vent hood? It depends on several factors. These include the type of equipment, your menu, and your operation’s location. The ultimate judges of hood requirements are your local health and fire officials. They will advise whether hoods are required and, if so, what type. Always check with local
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Retherming bulk packages of prepared foods can be challenging unless you have the right equipment. To clarify, let’s discuss rethermalizing, define prepared foods, and outline what operations are likely to use premade food. Finally, we’ll talk about what equipment is best suited to retherm them. What is Rethermalizing? Rethermalization is the process by which prepackaged
So you’re hosting a big catered event and want to impress your guests? There is nothing more impressive than lobster…if it’s done right.We set out to show that CVap® ovens can stage lobster tails for catering right. Staging Lobster Tails Process Ingredients 4-5 oz Lobster Tails Melted Butter Paprika Allow the tails to thaw overnight