1. Home
  2. Beading Crafts
  3. Totally OT: Thoughts on Convection Ovens???

Totally OT: Thoughts on Convection Ovens???

I posted this on WC, too, but I'm looking for collective wisdom wherever I can find it.

So, the next chapter in the house search is pricing appliances. What a mess!

We decided to take whatever basic (but quiet) dishwasher we can get through the builder. We found a no-frills washer and dryer (all I want is temp and water level choices). I "won" on the fridge and get the Amana I adore (I'm a bottom freezer kind of girl).

But the range is going to give me ulcers. We're seriously considering a convection oven model (actually a couple) and I figured I'd ask the other cooks out there for input. (Barb, are you listening???)

I do a fair amount of baking (breads, muffins, cookies and cakes, mostly) and usually roast a chicken or pork tenderloin once every week or so. So I'm thinking a convection oven would be a cool thing. Probably a gas model. I really like the models with the higher BTU "power burner" and simmer burner, too. So, anyone have any thoughts? Is convection REALLY that big an advantage (worth an extra $300 or so)??? Do you have to adjust recipes much or just change time, and is there much of a learning curve?

Thanks!!!!!

Reply to
Karen_AZ
Loading thread data ...

Reply to
Harry

I'm listening!

We have a dual fuel range and I love it. It's the best of both worlds. In my experience, any items that bake/roast in an hour or so, you don't need to change the temp/time at all. Items above that are usually done about 20-25% sooner. Most of the ranges out there have a conversion feature - you put in the regular temp/time and it spits out the convection temp/time.

Although it wasn't my #1 choice, we have the Jenn-air dual fuel range in black. We were replacing another Jenn-air, so it was cheaper than running new duct work for the exhaust. I love the grill/griddle attachment for the stovetop and the oven is a dream. Very large, has a bread proofing setting (it rocks!) and convection bake and roast settings. Makes a great golden roast bird, I'll tell ya.

What brands/models are you looking at? We did a ton of research for this purchase and earlier when we were looking at remodeling the kitchen at the old house. We were going to do a cooktop and double wall oven combo.

B.

Reply to
Barbara Forbes-Lyons

Not penguin, right?

Tink Rent-A-Tink Info via snipped-for-privacy@blackswampglassworks.com Latest Work is here:

formatting link
BEAD SALE here:
formatting link
formatting link

Reply to
Tinkster
**

There's something about the thought of eating penguin...eeyew! Fishy tasting bird? Blech....

B.

Reply to
Barbara Forbes-Lyons

vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from Tinkster :

]>Makes a great golden ]>roast bird, I'll tell ya. ] ]Not penguin, right?

**snort** STOP THAT!

----------- @vicki [SnuggleWench] (Books)

formatting link
newest creations:
formatting link
----------- I pledge allegiance to the Constitution of the United States of America, and to the republic which it established, one nation from many peoples, promising liberty and justice for all.

Reply to
vj

InspirePoint website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.