Roasting involves cooking with heat that is dry. You can use an oven or an electric roasting pan. The top or the bottom of the food is caramelized to enhance the flavor of the food. The heat is indirect and diffused heat which means the meat cooks slower. Usually red meat like steak or a rump roast is cooked this way. When you refer to roast, this means the meat is a large piece and is uncooked. Because it is whole and uncooked, cooking times are much longer. Vegetables and other meats like lamb and chicken can also be cooked using this method. A rotisserie can also be used for this purpose.

When you cook food using this method, you can use a pan and a rack and put it into the oven. This helps to apply the heat evenly. The heat is revolved around the ingredient so all sides are uniform. Any type of meet can be process at low, high or combo of both temperatures. Use your judgment appropriately based on the ingredient because some cook faster than others. Chicken is a good example because it cooks faster than beef or lamb.

When you cook at low temperature, the oven should be around 200 to 325 degrees Fahrenheit, equivalent to 95 to 160 degrees Celsius. This is ideal for a large amount of meat or poultry such as chicken and also turkey. This process is called slow-roasting and this leaves the meat moist after it is done cooking.

High temperature cooking is ideal for smaller cuts. It is not recommended for larger ones because it tends to dry the ingredients. The moisture stays in the meat. The combo method starts off with high temperatures and then changes to low temperatures. Using this method will result in a browned meat and some of the moistness is retained. Many people sear the meat and then cook it on temperatures that are lower.

The final step is to allow the meat to have a "rest". Let it sit for a short time to allow the heat to reach the inside of the ingredient. This process is known as carry over cooking.

Keeping the moisture in the meat is the reason for paying attention to the temperature. Basting occasionally is required during the time the food is cooked using this method to hold the moisture in. In today's technological world, there are bags that you can buy for this purpose. This makes the cooking process faster.

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