What is Batch Cooking? Batch cooking, also known as cooking to hold, involves preparing large quantities of food and then holding it hot at a safe temperature until serving. The advantage of batch cooking is that it streamlines labor. Let’s say that you’re preparing lasagna from scratch. If you have all the ingredients mise en […]
In this blog, our CEO, Shaun Tanner, cooks a confit turkey, resulting in the most amazingly moist turkey we have ever had. I’ve been thankful for having a CVap oven available to cook Thanksgiving dinner for over ten years. Throughout that time, my cooking methods continued to evolve. I started with a low-and-slow method, allowing
Lamb is an under-appreciated protein. Globally, it ranks a distant fourth in meat popularity (behind pork, chicken, and beef). But it’s a lovely, mellow-flavored meat many folks would appreciate if they tried it. And it’s the healthiest red meat, containing high levels of protein and vitamin B12. Lambs and sheep are the same animals. Lambs
Summer is upon us, and for the majority of our nation’s children, that means a break from the grind of school life and a couple of months just to be a kid. No books, no teachers, no homework, just lazy days and fun in the sun (all thoroughly documented on social media of course). For
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Ah, chocolate. It’s one of life’s great pleasures. The variety of ways it can be prepared is impressive. We wanted to show off our CVap oven’s bathless baking capabilities. This recipe is inspired by one published in the New York Times. It’s delectable, with a deep, rich, complex chocolate flavor. By the way, “Pots de
Dulce de leche, or caramelized milk, is a popular Latin American confection. When prepared old-school, sugar, and milk are slowly heated for several hours. The resulting substance has a spreadable, sauce-like consistency. Dulce de leche derives its rich flavor and color from non-enzymatic browning. It is typically used to top or fill other sweet foods.
Cooking and Holding in CVap® Cook and Hold Ovens can save you a chunk of change. Inflation is hurting all of us. CVap commercial ovens can help you hold on to some of that hard-earned cash. Read on and reap the benefits. No Vent Hood, No Problem CVap Cook and Hold Ovens don’t require vent
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Product: Ore-Ida Golden Tater Tots, or equivalent frozen product Process: Retherm (RTV)Cook Time: 50-60 MinutesVapor Temp: 160°F (71°C) Air Temp: 350°F (177°C) Holding Program (CVap Oven, Holding Cabinet, or Drawer)Holding Time: Up to 2 HoursVapor Temp: 150°F (66°C) Air Temp: 180°F (82°C) Preheat CVap® Retherm Oven. Spread out 4 to 5 lbs. of frozen tots
It’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Most humans are hard-wired to crave comfort foods in freezing weather. Of all the comfort foods, soups seem to be the best at warming our innards. Many folks think of soup as something that’s prepared on a stovetop. But CVap® ovens are also great for making soup. You can