Anybody use a convection oven?

[4meandthem]

I moved into my house ten years ago and it came with a built-in microwave/convection oven. I have never once used the convection setting. What do you use it for. What does it do best?

I saw someone post about dehydrating in one in the dehydrator thread.
What temp and time would you use for a couple trays of jerky?

Mine has a probe and an auto setting too. I assume for meats mainly.
Is a conventional oven roast better? I always assumed so.

 

[Andy M.]

From what I've read, a convection function in a regular oven has the most positive effect when used for baking. That's not to say there is no benefit for roasting, just that it's a less significant.

 

[SherryDAmore]

I have one and I love it......it cuts the time or temp. Either reduce the time by a third or the temperature by a third. It has a fan and keeps the temp consistent.

 

[4meandthem]

I have one and I love it......it cuts the time or temp. Either reduce the time by a third or the temperature by a third. It has a fan and keeps the temp consistent.

What are you making in yours?

 

[bakechef]

My range is a convection model and it is fantastic for baking.

It has a "convect roast" feature that uses the fans and and cycles the broiler elements on and off. It roasts chicken with a really crisp and brown skin, and it is wonderful for roasting vegetables.

 

[spork]

I've been wanting to post this same question for many months. Been too embarrassed, like admitting that I'm still dialing into a 56K copper wire for the internet, or that my phone doesn't have a built-in camera. I've never used the convection setting on my Jenn-Air oven... have no idea what it's for...

 

[TATTRAT]

Remember to adjust the temperature accordingly, if your typical recipe calls for 350degrees, your convection should be set to 300. . .there is normally a 50degree off set, IIRC. You can count on things cooking 25/30% quicker.

 

[bakechef]

My range sets to 25 degrees lower than you originally set it at, you can override this if you want to though