Cuisinart Combo Steam Convection Oven Follow-Up
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Comments (8)I've had a Gagg combi for about 18 months and absolutely love it. I had a Gagg convection oven in my old house which is what got me to look at this, since I loved the way that cooked. This one has the added benefit of being able to add moisture to roasting or baking, so it isn't an either/or set up. I often cook a quick dinner with only the combi steam, and don't even use the burners on my range. I've written about this before, but to sum up, you control both the moisture level - 0%, 30%, 60%, 80% and 100% - as well as the temperature. There's a cookbook and a "wheel" which helps teach you what to do. I use the 100% steam setting at 220 degrees for things like veggies, fish, poached chicken breasts and I like that fact that it begins steaming almost immediately. It's wonderful for boiled eggs. I've used it to cook meatloaf or ribs at 400 degrees and 100% steam - you get crispy, browned top but very moist interior. I recently did a braised oxtail dish on my stove top for the first step (since I was browning them) and then, the next day, finished it by slow cooking in the Gagg, I just measured one of my largest baking pans- it measures 17" by 12" and fits into the oven - it's tight by it glides in and there's enough room for air to circulate (because of the rack supports on the sides). I think that because it's a smaller size it's more energy efficient in terms of heating up and coming up to steam and maintaining the moisture level. But, I have no proof - just my gut feeling. I like reheating things in the Gagg much better than in an microwave - especially things like beef or chicken - they taste fresh cooked. I've done mundane things, like reheat pizza - 375 with 30% moisture - or refresh a stale baguette. I've roasted chicken - haven't done a turkey but based on the size of my roaster, I bet a turkey up to 15 pounds would fit. What do I use my microwave for? Reheating my coffee, popcorn, warming maple syrup. Not much else. I could probably do everything but the popcorn in the Gagg- maybe I'll experiment! LOL. In short, I use it instead of my stovetop, I use it for baking (pie crusts are great), I use it for roasting (with moisture to keep the meat moist and tender.) I've been surprised by the versatility and how often I turn to the Gagg instead of my range/burners/ovens/microwave. Last night, I roasted some cauliflower which comes out nutty and caramelized. I love to do meat - ham & cheese, sliced chicken & monterey jack, etc. - on an egg twist roll and bake it at 400 with 30% moisture. Yummy! Right now I'm reheating some roast chicken and stuffing from Sunday....See MoreThemador Wall Combo vs Viking Steam Convection Oven
Comments (7)Thank you both for your thoughts. I think you are right. Black and stainless look really nice together and the wall oven does go with the cooktop. I am trying not to test my husband's generosity by going overboard and trying to be sensitive to his needs (even if he really NEVER cooks!) because he likes the look of stainless. We have a 25% chance of the Thermador having problems, but I guess that is the chance we can take. The appliance store will fully warranty it for 5 years for $29. It seems like a good compromise to get such a nice unit for the money. I spent the last several days researching lots of brands and just getting a micro/wall oven combo (Bosch, GR profile or Electrolux) is going to be 3k. I almost sprang for it, but it is just hard to justify. I think I am going to just do this and move on to the next decision, like our countertops. We found incredible custom cabinets on Craigslist that were built 3 years ago by a cabinetmaker and removed by the new owners. We only paid $1,500 and they are all wood construction with dovetailed drawers. So this savings is going to allow me to do a really nice remodel for a reasonable $25,000, which in our neighborhood is all we really should spend to keep our investment. Thank you! I am calling with my credit card this morning to just go ahead and buy the Thermador and keep my fingers crossed that it works. :)...See MoreDouble Convection Ovens with Countertop Combi Steam, sound good?
Comments (7)The Gaggenau are also side swing opening but they do come with a hefty, hefty price tag. We got our Gagg combi steam oven off ebay half off. It was a 270 (previous model to the 400 series available now). It was new in box with a 5-year warranty. It works great and I love that it is plumbed. It's worth considering. Appliances stores will often sell off demo models too with warranty and I have seen items on craigslist. I use both my conventional oven and the combi oven for similar and different things. My conventional oven goes higher (to 500, the Gagg goes to 450) and my conventional oven has a broiler and it is bigger. The Gagg non-steam mode is convection so it also cooks faster/hotter and I'm still getting used to that (I've had it about 2 months). Sometimes I use the Gagg because I need two ovens, sometimes I use the Gagg as a steam oven or to jointly steam and roast. I love the flexibility. I do have a friend with the $300 cuisinart steam oven and she LOVES it, but she isn't doing a remodel right now and it lets her test run the combi steam oven idea. I'm pretty sure when she does update she'll get a combi steam oven. I'm not sure how it would look to have a drop down and side opening door. My initial thought is how well they match in terms of material is probably more important. Good luck....See MoreNeed quick help deciding Thermador ovens/steam oven combos
Comments (3)I decided to change and go with option 2. I wound up looking at the user manuals at the different pre set cooking differences on the steam ovens and the main ones are still there on the pro grand steam....See Morelisaw2015 (ME)
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