Surprised - it actually worked!

14 years ago

I got a Turbo Convection Oven for $20 at the thrift store last Dec., that you see advertised on TV for hundred or so dollars.

What really amazed me was yesterday when I used it to cook frozen salmon that I forgot to take out of the freezer. I had 3 pieces frozen hard enough to hammer nails in. The ads says you can cook from frozen in a short amount of time so I thought I'd give it a try. It was 5:30 and they were done in 20 minutes, but DH wasn't finished working on his latest project so had to wait. I put BBQ sauce on them and heated them another 10 minutes. They came out juicy and flaky and as good as when I cook them in the regular oven in a foil pouch. DH was impressed. You really can cook from frozen.

I have only used it a few times. First time I tested it just to see if it worked with some refrigerator cinnamon rolls. It was fun to watch them rise and cook through the glass. After that I did a whole 5 lb. chicken and it does cook it quite well. I should have started it upside down first so it browns on the bottom side then flip it so the top skin gets crispy. I learned that by searching on line for tips. It only took a little over an hour to be done, about half the time than the regular oven. The meat came out very moist, juicy and tender. And it does drain away the fat, 1 1/4 cups worth.

I am really surprised it worked as well as it has. I have it stored in the pantry and keep forgetting it is there. When I got it, it was in the original box with all the parts, still in their plastic bags, and it looked like it had never been used. Even the warranty card, cookbook and manual were still there. I think I will find a place on the counter so I will use it more. And if we ever do get a heat wave, it will be great since it generates very little heat.

Clare

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dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
14 years ago
A well designed convection oven is a wonderful appliance.

It can do so many things better and faster than a regular oven.

You got a great deal.

dcarch
Jasdip
14 years ago
That's fantastic Clare! I must admit, those things intrigue me, for sure. So glad that it's working out the way you had hoped it would.
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shambo
14 years ago
OK, it's time to confess my deep, dark secret. I've got one of those ovens too. My husband was watching late night TV while I was asleep in the bedroom... Do I need to finish the story?

Anyhow, I've been using mine throughout our warm summer. In the last week, I've used it for roasting chicken thighs, half a slab of baby back ribs, a foil packet of beets, roasted baby red potatoes, a shredded zucchini casserole, and some blueberry muffins.

It does a great job on meats, chicken, and vegetables. It doesn't heat up the kitchen at all. I prefer cooking on it rather than my grill just because I can't stand the heat outside. The only downside is that it's not great at baking. The bottom of baked goods never get done enough for me. For example, when I made cornbread, I cut the pieces, flipped them over and stuck them in the oven for a few minutes until the bottoms were lightly browned.

It's not a perfect replacement for my oven, but when it's hot, I don't care. And, as I said before, I can't take outside heat either, so grilling isn't a pleasure to me.
caflowerluver
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14 years ago
I bet more people have them than are willing to admit. Time to come out of the closet everyone!

They bake small baked goods like biscuits OK, but I wouldn't bake a 9" pie in there. In the recipe book they say to bake the bottom crust first till done, then add the filling and bake the whole thing.

Another thing I tried is frozen egg rolls. Came out really crispy and HOT in less than 10 minutes! Burned my mouth! They didn't feel that hot on the outside but inside filling got really hot.
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kathleenca
14 years ago
Good find, Clare! I'm glad to see you back. :)
caflowerluver
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14 years ago
kathleenca- Thanks. It has been crazy lately, which is why I haven't been around much.
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petaloid
14 years ago
We have a microwave/convection oven my parents gave us when they moved.

We've been using it as a microwave, but this is inspiring me to try some convection cooking.

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