When it comes to convection ovens, many people have mixed emotions; they’re interested in trying them but intimidated at the same time. They’ve heard that they’re all the rage, but don’t understand why. They’ve heard that convection ovens are difficult to use when in reality all it takes is a bit of knowledge about how to adjust temperatures and timings on your favorite recipes. Convection cooking is changing the way we cook at home, and many high-quality manufacturers are adding convection ovens to their collections.
Here are our top five reasons you should consider using convection cooking at home:
- It cooks more evenly. A fan located inside the oven circulates heat throughout the entire oven creating consistent temperatures no matter which rack you use. You’ll eliminate hot and cold spots because of the evenly distributed hot air. For example, a cake will turn out better in a convection oven than in a traditional oven because the bottom won’t be burned with uncooked batter on the inside.
- Foods stay moist and retain more of their nutrients. Meats brown better and stay juicer with convection cooking, so you won’t have to worry about dry burgers or tough steaks. Because the fan pushes the hot air close to and over the surface of your foods, a hardened, natural protective layer traps in flavorful juices and moisture.
- It saves time. Food cooks up to 30 percent faster in a convection oven than in a traditional oven because of the circulating air and even heat distribution. The circulating heat combined with the radiant heat means you get food to the table faster.
- It saves energy. Convection ovens use 20 percent less energy than traditional thermal ovens. That’s because they cook faster and at a lower temperature –typically 25 degrees less than traditional cooking. Some of the newest ovens automatically make temperature adjustments for you.
- It can cook multiple dishes at the same time. In the past, cooking several dishes at once created issues with flavor transfer between dishes—having your pineapple casserole taste like the garlic potatoes. Because the hot air is distributed evenly and constantly circulating, there’s no transfer of flavors.
It’s easy to see why a convection oven gives better results than a traditional oven, and this is why so many homeowners are taking the time to learn about them. Now you can cook dishes in less time with less energy and improve the taste of everything that comes out of your oven. Convection ovens truly deliver better cooking results. Call us and discover how to bring the power of a convection oven into your kitchen.
