How Do You Cook Roasts In A Convection Oven?
Convection ovens work by circulating heated air. Foods are cooked at temperatures that are 25 percent lower than normal and are usually finished in 25 percent less time. Foods bake more evenly because the moving air prevents hot and cool spots in the oven. Roasts remain moist because they develop a dark, even crust that seals in the juices. Cooking roasts in a convection oven requires less attention because you don’t need to turn the meat or baste it. Season the meat as you would normally. A dry rub works well on beef and pork. Sprinkle salt and pepper on poultry and rub a little olive oil on the skin. Place the roast on a roasting or broiler pan, or use a baking sheet with a drip pan beneath it. Don’t cover the meat. Set the oven temperature to what you’d normally use in a regular oven. Wait for it to preheat. Leave only the lowest rack in the convection oven. Put the roast in the oven and cook for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat by 25 degrees. Cook the roast for one fourth less time
