Ever had really good pastrami? Many folks have only experienced the lunchmeat version. But that stuff doesn’t hold a candle to the real thing. We wanted to put our CVap® Retherm Oven and Winston Smoker Box through the paces to make this savory, smokey meat. Pastrami’s Past Food nerd time. Pastrami originated in Romania. The […]
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Need to fix breakfast for a bunch of people? Breakfast enchiladas are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Prepared in a CVap® oven, they are hearty and filling, and of course, deliciously easy. Enchilada Facts Of course, we like to nerd out a bit on our recipes. Like so many favorite foods, enchiladas come from Latin American cuisine.
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Product: Red Baron Frozen Pizzas – Classic Crust – Pepperoni Process: Retherm (RTV)Cook Time: 15-20 MinutesVapor Temp: 200°F (93°C) Air Temp: 325°F (163°C) Cook and Hold (CHV)Holding Time: 15-20 MinutesVapor Temp: 200°F (93°C) Air Temp: 350°F (177°C) Preheat CVap® Oven. Place two pizzas onto a solid sheet pan lined with parchment paper or sprayed with
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Brisket. Is there a better product to cook to celebrate May’s National BBQ Month? Brisket is incredibly popular, with a 23% increase in menus over the last decade. Whether you’re preparing these babies in-house, or are opting for commercially produced products, CVap ovens are great for retherming brisket without sacrificing quality. To test the full
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CVap® ovens are well-known for their versatility and precision. These qualities make them particularly well-suited for barbecue operations. Barbecue is the realm of low and slow cooking. And nothing does low and slow better than CVap. We wanted to test the most popular proteins for most BBQ joints, pork ribs, beef brisket, and chicken. First,
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Product: Frozen waffles, any brand Process: Retherm (RTV)/Cook and Hold (CHV)Cook Time: 20-25 MinutesVapor Temp: 170°F (77°C) Air Temp: 350°F (177°C) Holding ProgramHolding Time: 1 Hour*Vapor Temp: 150°F (66°C) Air Temp: 170°F (77°C) Preheat CVap® Oven. Place frozen waffles on a perforated sheet pan, single layer with minimal spacing. Place the pan into the oven.Press
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Product: Frozen, Breaded Chicken Patties Process: Retherm (RTV) Cook Time: 25-30 Minutes Vapor Temp: 130°F (54°C) Air Temp: 350°F (177°C) Cook and Hold (CHV) Cook Time: 25-30 Minutes Vapor Temp: OFF – Water Removed* Air Temp: 350°F (177°C) Ensure that the Auto-Water Fill options Level Sensor and Water Valve, are DISABLED under “Settings–>Fill System.” Holding
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It may be a surprise to some but bathless baking is possible in CVap®. We recently proved this cooking process on perhaps the most snicker-inducing food in the English-speaking world, Spotted Dick. The etymology of this curiously named dessert is a bit hazy. It stems from the Victorian Era. There are theories that the name of this
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Cooking vegetarian cuisine in restaurants and commercial kitchens is now a thing. There are many reasons behind this growing trend. For some folks, it’s a desire to eat healthier. Others may take up vegetarianism out of a desire to avoid harming animals. Undoubtedly, sustainability factors into some people’s decision to be vegetarians. Plant-based foods certainly have
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Since 1969 Winston Foodservice has manufactured the best commercial foodservice equipment in the industry. Winston’s CVap® and Collectramatic® equipment are known for producing precise, repeatable results in kitchens worldwide. From schools to chains, to healthcare, to fine dining; you’ll find us wherever good food is served.