Oven temp for dishes with different nominal cooking times?
I want to cook two dishes simultaneously (for efficiency's sake): carrots, which have a nominal cooking temp of 350 F / 180 C for 30 mins. and chicken, which has a nominal cooking temp of 400 F / 200 C for 45 mins. The Seasoned Advice posts I've read on this subject (here, here, here, and here) suggest the thing to do is cook at the lower temp first, then turn the oven to the higher temp; I can do that if necessary, but if possible I'd prefer to have everything in the oven at once, since the second dish cooks for a while.
If I put the carrots in at 400, how much should I reduce the cooking time? And how severely will it affect the result?
Best Answer
Roasting carrots at 400F for 20 minutes, according to this Food Network recipe: Roasted Carrots
I haven't followed that specific recipe, but changing your temp and time accordingly shouldn't create any problem.
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How to adjust cooking times for different temperatures.Can you cook 2 different dishes in the oven at the same time?
Can you cook 2 or more dishes in the oven at once? Yes. Most people fret when it comes to cooking two dishes at once, but it's your oven's job to keep the internal temperature set to what you selected. It may have to work a little harder when two or more cold dishes are inserted but trust that it will do its job.How do you cook two things at different temperatures?
If one dish needs to be cooked at 350 degrees F and another at 400 degrees F, set the oven for 375. Most ovens are off by about 25 degrees anyway, so as long as it's set around the required temperature, the dish will turn out fine. Arrange the dishes so there is enough space between them.Can I bake something at a higher temperature for shorter time?
Things cook faster at higher temps. So if you need / want to cook something in a hotter oven you expect it to take less time and start checking earlier.Cooking 101: Proper cooking Temperatures to Ensure Safe Food - White Apron Catering, Lake Worth, Fl
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