I thought about a steam table and cooking all the pasta and putting it in a steam table. 5 - 6 quart for larger families and work well for stews, casseroles, soups, and desserts. Depending on the shape of the turkey (deep versus wide) it can finish in as little as 3/4 the calculated time. I am making Sausage and Peppers, (2 half trays). Pam, it is extremely likely you will either overcook the turkey or even more unsafe, undercook the dressing. www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/beans100.html 1 cup of cereal (1 ounce to 1.5 ounces) and 1 cup (8 ounces) milk equals one serving size. I am making lunch for my staff on Monday - spaghetti and meatballs. How long should I cook them and at what temperature? Cook at medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce is slightly thickened and bubbly. Here is the link- it got lost when we split this thread: Normally, I use 4 cups of milk to one pound of pasta, and approximately 1lb of cheese. Do meatloaf NOT burgers- it is unsafe to hold for so long after cooking- make the loaves ahead, refrigerate, slice and reheat, Do chili mac/ hamburger helper style pasta and ground beef. Joanne, each roaster only holds enough redbeans for about 60 people and you need to cook the rice separately. Lightly grease a medium baking dish. 6. Dummies helps everyone be more knowledgeable and confident in applying what they know. More than that, they tend to over cook the edges and under cook the middle. The cornbread and white bread mixture is just about essential for a great dressing, IMO. That's right for the roasters, just be aware you need one circuit per roaster, 2 will blow most circuits/fuses. "Obviously getting the amount of pasta+water involves simply increasing these factors by 1, so al dente will weigh 2.25x the original, and typical American . We're having a come and go graduation party next weekend for 150 people. 1 lb. Trying to reheat the potatoes or green beans in large pots on a home stove is a recipe for scorch. A roaster only holds 6-8 pounds. I am not sure how to make 20 pounds of pasta ready for a three hour dinner. Spray the inside of the roaster with a heavy coating of non-stick spray. You would do 4 times this good off-site recipe: southernfood.about.com/od/scallopedpotatoes/r/bl30129v.htm, I work during the day and thought that I would cook them overnight before the meal and then turn the beans on very low or even off during the day of the meal. Have French-fried onions, as for green bean casserole, for topping, last 20 minutes; it will not get brown and crusty in the roaster. Add the tomato paste and tomatoes; cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. www.ellenskitchen.com/forum/messages/44704.html, Next time do my freezable crockpot lasagna and rcruit 4 6 quart crock pots!recruit, Thanks in advance for your help. 2 bay leaves It won first place in a Chopped Competition that Zane and I entered with some friends. 1 cup cider vinegar You can cook by boiling, roasting/baking or steaming, all of which can be done in the roasters. As they cook they thicken the sauce.

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The recipe as shown on the blog is for a crowd. If you need to be super economical by producing 25 meals at exactly 3 or 4 ounces, you have to facto. Tritip is a delicious but not meltingly tender cut. Note: The cook times are intended for electric pressure cookers. From your quantities, this looks like a wedding for 100 to at most 125. salt and pepper Thank you. Rinsing and draining the kraut is important. Use the helpful charts below to create perfect portions of pasta every time. It keeps for several days in the refrigerator. It depends on the shape. 1 Teaspoon poultry seasoning (if it were grownups,you could do red wine and onions). Whole reds take a little longer than same size cuts. Place in fridge to thaw a few days before serving. The crockpot lasagna recipe I use would be a good choice. Thge beef will cook more evenly if it has been at room temp for 1-2 hours before youu start cooking. This turkey is perfect size for this roaster and does NOT need to be cut up. When it reaches 180 in the middle of the dish, turn down to 180 to hold. I would probably use several roasters, one to cook and the others to keep warm. * 5 cups French fried onion bits for topping. 2 Tb. Either run it under a hot broiler for a few minutes or top with crushed French fried onions (the same kind used on green bean casserole). For the buns: 6" deep full size pan with 4" deep perforated pan inside. Will cook up to make 50 cups or so; my favorite lima recipe is the Biloxi Deacons limas on this site. "Too much" doesn't apply to ratatouille. Dummies has always stood for taking on complex concepts and making them easy to understand. We're hosting a swim meet at which we will need to serve approx. I was hoping I could use electric roasters to keep everything warm without drying out or making it soggy. The following tables help you determine how much food you need to prepare everything from appetizers through desserts for your big gatherings: Curt Simmons is the author of more than 50 books, including iPhoto For Dummies. @SAJ14SAJ 2oz of dry pasta cooks up to about 1 cup, so I wouldn't say 1.6oz is. I figure if I'm going to this much trouble, I might as well make as much as the sauce can handle (8 pounds being the top end). If you want a crispy top, it has to go under the broiler for a few minutes. I can't find any information or recipe about cooking baby potatoes in an electric roaster. My parents always used this roaster and their turkey was always fabulous, unfortunately, they have both passed and I didn't pay attention to how they fixed it. Ive shared how you can make a Bundt cake from a, BISCUIT BOARD !!!!! What do you have in mind? Add turkey, cooking juices and dressing, stir together. 1 tablespoon granulated sugar In addition, you will have 2, not one roasters full for each of the veggies- so you will plan to heat and hold the refill. I would add the broth as needed- it probably WILL be a bit less, but if your breads are drier, it may take the full amount, for example. With each between 150-180grams. I cook half-way in the oven (before basting is necessary and saving propane) and half-way on a grill using indirect heat (making it easier to baste and adding the barbecue flavor you need). Transfer to large roaster, cover tightly, place in oven at 300 degrees for 4 hours. When it reaches this temp, you can turn it down to 165-180 to keep warm for serving. Consider borrowing extra same-brand cooking pans and heating them in the regular oven, or just borrow the roasters and plug them in in various rooms. Here is how to do it in the oven. I just purchased an 18 at nesco roaster oven at a yard sale. 3. Cook and shock it as suggested, but instead of heating it back up in water, heat it back up in whatever sauce you're using. 1 quart distilled white vinegar Lastly add the rest of the ingredients. I would use the same roasting rack from electric roaster in both oven and roaster so there would be no need to transfer turkey in the middle. How Much Meat To Buy For Italain Beef when Feeding a Group of 50 People. Sheet pans of really good cornbread would be more popular- put out your real butter, jam, and honey- and much easier on the cook, also great for making a pulled pork "shortcake" on the plate. 1-1/2 cups pimiento, chopped It can then be held above 145 for two hours before you start to risk food poisoning. Since you do not tell me the number of people, type of meal, etc, I am not going to geuss at a recipe for you. Is it possible to create a concave light? Stir in the vinegar, water and salt. I make mine a little lighter/ drier than she does, but it is close. "Take the legs off and cook them separately from the breasts," says Amiel, "you can even slow-roast them until they're really tender and falling apart the day before, then reheat them while. Fantastic recipe ! here ya go. Beans, the same. You have two tasks: 1) cooking the dogs and 2)keeping them warm. 3. is Blowin Smoke! 2.Transfer potatoes to a large bowl, and mash until smooth. If you are starting with frozen hash browns, I posted a recipe on a potato thread this summer. * 5 (8 ounce) containers sour cream Slicing the pork when it is cold will be easier than when it is warmed, less shredding. 5. 2 pork butts, 3 to 4 pounds each, untrimmed (can sub shoulders), Sauce: See the mac and cheese for 100 recipe. If it cooks in it for like 4hrs, I would think the pasta would get over-cooked and horrible mushy and nasty. Does a barbarian benefit from the fast movement ability while wearing medium armor? If your appetisers or hors d'oeuvres are served as a meal, but you have a filling food station available such as pasta or mashed potatoes, you can reduce your numbers of hot and cold hors d'oeuvres/appetisers. Once hot, can be kept safely warm; put in a roaster with a rack in the bottom, 1 cup water under the rack, preheated to 250. I will reheat the thawed pork adding carolina bbq sauce. Continue cooking until a temperature of 160 degrees F is reached. 4 cups water It was a delicious! Whole potatoes, for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Puree the remaining sauce in a blender (some spices will remain whole). 1/2 Cup cold water Definitely use a rack. We've added a "Necessary cookies only" option to the cookie consent popup. Drain off any excess grease. Most people have about a pound of pasta in their diet. Serve turkey with vegetables. Preheat the roaster 20 minutes, use the same heat as the oven. Do keep covered except when stirring and do stir often. pint honey With staff? Bothy ladies, the problem with trying to do the first heating in the roaster is, if you turn the roaster up hot enough to do the large amount of meats in the safe time frame (maximum 2 hours total between 40 and 140), the wires cause hot spots and scorch your food. Stir flour and seasonings into vegetable mixture. With the new health-consciousness sweeping America, many of us feel we can no . If you're able to donate even just $5, please click on the masthead at the top of the page to visit www.EllensBigPots.com and keep us cooking for another year! I plan to boil the pasta until almost done and keep it in ziplock bags with a little olive oil to keep it from sticking. 1)Like all turkeys, they are the very best and juiciest if brined. I do 8 pounds dry (2 roasters) for 100 people. My essential caution is this: each roaster requires 1 COMPLETE electric circuit and many rooms only have one circuit. Stir occasionally, gently, adding water or kraut juice to prevent sticking. I just want one made with like bread crumbs, gizzards, turkey juice, sage, rosemary, thyme; etc. High school? The common method would be to cook the pasta in advance, then shock it in cold water to stop the cooking before draining and refrigerating it.