What is different about cooking a turkey in a convection oven?
Before letting your convection oven collect any more cobwebs from lack of use, here’s a brief overview of what convection cooking does and why it’s a lot less mysterious — and a lot more convenient — than it seems. Unlike standard ovens, in which heat moves slowly from the heat source to the food, convection ovens use a fan to move hot air around the oven cavity. Because of this continuous circulation of heat, baked goods release their steam faster, resulting in flakier croissants and pastries, while meats and poultry render their fat more quickly, creating nicely browned skin and juicy meat. And because the heat is more intense, foods in a convection oven generally cook up to 25 percent faster. Another advantage of convection cooking is the ability to cook many things at once. Because of the fan, you can fill up your oven racks with multiple items and not have to worry about uneven heat. Not only will your food cook faster, but your gas and electric bill will be much friendlier. Her
Before letting your convection oven collect any more cobwebs from lack of use, here’s a brief overview of what convection cooking does and why it’s a lot less mysterious — and a lot more convenient — than it seems. Unlike standard ovens, in which heat moves slowly from the heat source to the food, convection ovens use a fan to move hot air around the oven cavity. Because of this continuous circulation of heat, baked goods release their steam faster, resulting in flakier croissants and pastries, while meats and poultry render their fat more quickly, creating nicely browned skin and juicy meat. And because the heat is more intense, foods in a convection oven generally cook up to 25 percent faster. Another advantage of convection cooking is the ability to cook many things at once. Because of the fan, you can fill up your oven racks with multiple items and not have to worry about uneven heat. Not only will your food cook faster, but your gas and electric bill will be much friendlier. Her
