Cooking Guides - Black & Decker Multi-Cuisine SK200 Series Use And Care Book Manual

General Temperature Ranges
Warm Setting
Used to keep foods that have been prepared in the Skillet at serving temperature for a
short period of time. Adjust temperature up to keep foods warm for longer periods of time.
Low Heat – 200°F to 250°F (93°C – 121°C)
Use for warming, simmering, steaming, and gentle boiling. Some foods are started at
higher temperatures then reduced to low heat to finish the cooking process. Use for
cooking special dessert sauces, such as Cherries Jubilee, and puddings.
Medium Heat — 250°F to 325°F (121°C – 163°C)
Use for eggs, bacon, and sausage, or to sauté vegetables such as onions, green pepper,
or mushrooms. Also to cook roasts and other cuts of meat after they have been
browned at higher temperatures.
High Heat — 325°F to 400°F (163°C – 204°C)
Use to brown, sear, pan fry (with fat), deep fry, and pan broil meats without fat and to
stir fry meats and vegetables (with fat). Breaded foods such as vegetables, meats, fish,
and poultry are pan fried in this temperature range with a small quantity of fat.

Cooking Guides

The cooking temperatures and times in the GUIDES are approximate. You may have to
adjust them depending on food size, quantity, temperature, and personal taste. Foods at
room temperature need less cooking time than foods taken from the refrigerator. You
might need to reduce the temperature/time for small quantities of food. Choose one of
the following for grease or fat, depending on personal preference: butter, margarine, oil,
shortening, drippings.
PAN FRYING AND COOKING
Approx.
Food Preheat Temp
BACON
Regular Slices, No 325°F
up to 8 163°C
CHICKEN
3 1 ⁄ -4 1 ⁄ pounds Yes 400°F
2 2
1.59 kg-2.04 kg 204°C
Cut-up Brown
Broiler-Fryer
325°F
163°C
Finish
EGGS
Fried, up to 5 Yes 275°F
135°C
Approx.
Time/Mins. Directions
10-12 Place in COLD Skillet. Separate slices
when positioned in Pan. Turn as
necessary. Drain on toweling.
20 Dredge chicken pieces in mixture of
1 ⁄ cup flour, 2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. paprika,
2
1 ⁄ tsp. pepper. Spray Skillet with
4
non-stick cooking spray. Preheat at
30-40 400°F (204°C). Brown chicken, meaty
side first, turning once, for about
20 mins. Reduce temperature to 325°F
(163°C); cover, with vent open, and cook
30-40 mins. or until chicken is tender.
Turn occasionally during cooking.
4-6 Melt 1 tbsp. fat in Skillet and spread over
surface; fry eggs until done. Turn as
desired.
6
Approx.
Food Preheat Temp
EGGS, cont'd.
Scrambled, Yes 250°F
Mixture of 4 eggs 121°C
FISH FILLETS
1 pound, 1/4" thick Yes 375°F
.45 kg/.64 cm fillets 191°C
FRANKFURTERS
10/package No 325°F
163°C
FRENCH TOAST
Up to 5 slices Yes 350°F
177°C
HAM
Precooked Slice Yes 325°F
1 ⁄ " (1.27cm) tp 163°C
2
3 ⁄ " (1.91cm) thick
4
HAMBURGERS
1 ⁄ lb. (.11kg) each, Yes 350°F
4
1 ⁄ " (1.27cm) thick, 177°C
2
up to 6
PANCAKES,
Up to 4 Yes 350°F
177°C
PORK CHOPS,
With Bone, Yes 350°F
Up to 6, 177°C
1 ⁄ " (1.27cm) to Brown
2
3 ⁄ " (1.91 cm) thick 250°F
4
121°C
Finish
POTATOES,
1 1 ⁄ -2 lbs. (.68-.90 kg) Yes 350°F
2
(about 3 large) 177°C
1 ⁄ " (.32 cm) thick slices
8
SANDWICHES
Grilled, Up to 5 No 350°F
177°C
Approx.
Time/Mins. Directions
4-6 Melt 1 tbsp. fat and spread over surface.
For 4 eggs, beat thoroughly with
milk, 1 ⁄ tsp. salt, dash pepper. When
4
mixture begins to set, stir bottom and
sides until eggs are cooked to suit
personal taste.
5-8 Dip fish in mixture of 1 beaten egg and
1 tbsp. milk, then in 1 cup seasoned
bread crumbs. Add 2 tbsp. oil to
preheated Skillet. Fry fillets until golden
brown on both sides.
12 -14 Place in COLD Skillet. Turn carefully to
avoid breaking skin; turn often until
browned on all sides.
2-4 Beat 2 eggs thoroughly with 2 tbsp.
melted butter or margarine, 2 tbsp. milk
and 1 ⁄ tsp. salt. Dip bread slices in
4
mixture, turning so both sides are coated.
Lightly grease preheated Skillet. Add
bread, brown on one side; then the other.
5-8 Slash fat edge at 2" (5 cm) intervals to
prevent curling. Fry ham on both sides
until lightly browned. Turn frequently.
12-15 med Add patties to preheated Skillet. Brown
16 -20 well on both sides, turning occasionally.
done
2-4 Prepare your favorite pancake recipe.
Lightly grease preheated Skillet with
vegetable oil if recipe does not contain
fat. For each pancake, use about
batter. Turn when bubbles appear on top
surface and edges look dry. Brown on
other side.
10 Trim off fatty edges. Brown chops,
turning occasionally. Reduce
temperature to 250°F (121°C). Cover and
15-25 and cook until well done, but not dry.
25-30 Place in 2-3 tablespoons hot bacon fat or
vegetable oil. Cook and brown, turning
frequently.
6-8 Spread cheese or other favorite filling
between bread slices. Lightly spread
softened butter or margarine on outside
of bread; place in COLD Skillet. Grill each
side until browned, about 3-4 minutes/side.
7
1 ⁄ cup
4
⁄ cup
1
4