I would take off smoker/grill and put in to oven roasters. I am sorry I don't know how to translate quarts or gallons to pounds of meatballs in sauce, but if you take a pound of meatballs and measure (don't pack them, allow for sauce), you will get a good estimate. Asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers. 150 3oz pieces of chicken breast. For 325 people, I would use 125 pounds of potatoes, about 1 pound each celery and onions for each 8-10 pounds of potatoes. Some pasta such as penne, macaroni, ziti and rotini can actually be measured in a measuring cup. A smoky marinade is more likely to do what you want. It is a moist, rather fatty meat, much less dry than ham or loin and my favorite piece of pork for sandwiches. 4) Cornbread Muffins--what temp and how long to slightly warm without drying out? Here are some notes about assembling: you can assemble in generally the same way, with several cautions: The usual pan of ziti is 2-3 inches deep. 1 34 cups white vinegar 34 cup sugar 4 tablespoons salt 30 ounces tomato paste directions Fill roaster with tomatoes, crushing with hands or with an emersion blender as you add them to the pan. Go to this manual and page down to page 5 for instructions on turkey raoasting and for times. Or cook and assemble but do not bake? If it cooks in it for like 4hrs, I would think the pasta would get over-cooked and horrible mushy and nasty. And when I get off work, turn the beans on to heat. See also, freezer lasagna: Serve turkey with vegetables. Make sure the potatoes don't touch the sides of the roaster oven; you can use foil pie pans or some such for this. And please visit our Family Savvy storefront to see all my amazon faves and must-haves for you, your home and your loved ones. We're having a surprise birthday party for my mom, and we have opted to have pulled pork barbecue. 2. 4 gallons potato salad made from 35 pounds fresh potatoes, 3 gallons pasta salad made from 6-7 pounds dry pasta, and 2 1/2 to 3 gallons slaw made from 20 poinds cabbage and veggies. You should put only 1 roaster per circuit for cooking, but two per cuircuit is OK for keeping warm. For a 3 pounder, I would leave the temp and time alone for the first section, increase to 10-15 for the second phase, and DEFINITELY use a thermometer to judge doneness. Read the how to reheat turkey article, it is a lot like that. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like A restaurant has 100 tables & 28 of the tables seat 2 people & 72 of the tables seat 4 people. But one 5 kg deep 1/2 pan of cooked pasta yields only 30-35 portions. This baked ziti can easily be made ahead and frozen. Let the remaining sauce cool and fish out any large pieces of garlic peel. I used my 18-quart Nesco roaster (not as nice as the one pictured above--mine is an older model, in white. 2) How long will the pulled pork/sauce take to heat and what temp? Don't let it sit out for more than 1/2 hour before heating. You will need about 40 pounds beef, 30-35 potatoes- I would do 3 roasters if I could scrounge up another. Yours is small enough to be brined in the refrigerator in the giant jumbo ziplock bag. Using Kolmogorov complexity to measure difficulty of problems? Yes you can do it but you need more roasters! 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! 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce From your quantities, this looks like a wedding for 100 to at most 125. Use a BIG Pot and boil lots of water. Remove the pork loin and add 1.5-2 cups of liquid to the pot. When hot, turn to 200. To use as a giant stewpot, use 375, and allow an hour longer than the regular recipe- it may finish a bit sooner, but with this much chicken you have to allow extra time. www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/plan/sphagetti.html. 3) Veggies/beans--what temp and how long to heat straight from the can (1 roaster each) IT IS SIMPLY UNSAFE TO DO WHAT YOU ARE CONSIDERING. Hi Leona! sauce (the cheaper version) 1 tbs butter, 1 tbs flour, 1c milk, 1 c Parmesan, 1 tbs sour cream, salt, pepper, nutmeg, parsley, so you'll have your pasta done ahead of time, your . I would probably use several roasters, one to cook and the others to keep warm. Or do you have an easy good stuffing recipe made from scratch that would fill a Nesco? I guess the point I was trying to make was that we DON'T have the luxury of cleaning the pans until we bring them home at night. You can cook by boiling, roasting/baking or steaming, all of which can be done in the roasters. Baked ziti is a pasta based casserole where you layer pasta, meat sauce, cheeses, and a ricotta/egg/sour cream mixture. How long should I cook them and at what temperature? What's the numbering system for spaghetti and does it matter? If your sauce has eggs, be SURE to get it to 160. Thank you! EllensKitchen.com is remodeling and I want to provide the changes YOU (my readers) have been asking for. Heavily grease or spray the cookwell, coat with Parmesan cheese. You can then quickly add your next batch of pasta without needing to wait for a fresh batch of water to heat up. butter 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey Pasta sauce or cheese sauce for 100 for spaghetti or macaroni. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. I am not sure how to make 20 pounds of pasta ready for a three hour dinner. Or The iceberg lettuce trick is for reheating leftover roast, pork chops, etc. The 160 oz is equivalent to 10 lbs. **MID-SOUTH CAROLINA MUSTARD SAUCE*** Hi I am using a electric roaster to cook a turkey for the first time. Allow up to 20 minutes per gallon for this- it can take a while. My essential caution is this: each roaster requires 1 COMPLETE electric circuit and many rooms only have one circuit. May 4, 2017. We have been taking visiting teams downtown to pay for their after game meal, but want to save money. 4 ounces of uncooked pasta (spaghetti, angel hair, vermicelli, fettuccine or linguine) = a 1-inch diameter bunch of dry pasta = 2 cups cooked pasta. Stir it all up and roast them at 375 in the roasters for about 3 hours (400 for 2). Picnic shoulder is the same as chuck on a cow. Thanks. This recipe has quite a few variations. She enjoys trying out local restaurants and coffeehouses and adding copious amounts of garlic and cheese to any recipe she can get her hands on. Linda, I can't imagine getting them done through this way. You'll want to pull the pasta early (a little before al dente), and should save some of the pasta water so that you can thin back out the sauce if the pasta starts absorbing too much. As soon as they reach 165, turn down to 180 to hold. It is done and safe to eat at 160 degrees. The only way I know to get around this is to use more than 1 roaster, keeping your meat-and-sauce layer less than 4 inches deep, and stir. Overnighting with early AM rise, then the 1-4 hour hold would accommodate your timing. To boil, you fill the large liner 1/2 full with water, cover and bring to a boil by setting high, add dogs, cover and bring bsck to a boil, simmering until the internal temp of a dog is 170 on an instant read thermometer. For this group, I would use 1 1/2 times those amounts, in 2 roasters. I add lots of real chicken broth so the dumplings really float. OPTIONAL, 1 cup golden sherry If you are talking a full steamer tray like you get when catering, you need 3-4 pounds. Also do i stuff it ot not stuff it? A coffee roaster and bags of green beans at a roastery. 1 tablespoon white pepper, www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/slawtips.html, Non-stick cooking spray Or 10-12 pounds dry weight noodles or pasta, cooked Or 12 -14 pounds bread, corn bread or rolls, plus butter or spreads. Another important thing when cooking that much pasta is to not pour the hot water out when draining; you'll want a pasta insert for your largest cooking pot, so that you can pull and drain the pasta while keeping the water in the pot. Add spaghetti sauce, and simmer 15 minutes. * 2-1/2 cups chopped onions, sauteed in butter until tender but not brown Will this work? Thaw it in the sink or slowly in the refrigerator, allow 24 hours for a 5 pound package. Use a meat thermometer or an instant read thermometer to check the temp in the middle of the dish. The recipe as shown on the blog is for a crowd. Put a rack in the bottom of the roaster with water under it to make a little steam. This Best Baked Ziti for a crowd truly is a winner. steaming tips and cooking tips I received. 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. I'm used to cooking for big groups but 75 is the largest I've done.
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At that point, they turn the oven up to 500F and continue cooking until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 130F (55C), which should take only 10 or 15 minutes more. You can cool spaghetti rapidly under cold running water and then drain it and toss it with a bit of oil to keep it from sticking. BJW, you have to bring the center of the pan to 160 and keep it there, in less than 2 hours. They will stay juicier and more delicious if you have enough sauce to keep them all covered. Put in a layer, paper towels, another layer, etc, no more than 2-3 inches thick total, leaving an inch or so around each edge for heat circulation. www.ellenskitchen.com/recipebox/beanpeas.html. First time we tried this, it won't be the last. Simmer in chicken broth with some carrots, parsley, celery and onions chopped into it; bring to a simmer and turn down to 210, then simmer about 35 minutes, until tender. 6. It was $25.00 and was used once. Spray the inside of the roaster with a heavy coating of non-stick spray. Try these incredibly easy pasta recipes.). The party is Wednesday and I will be doing all my shopping tonight. Preheat 20 minutes to 400. Turn down to 180 after temperature reaches 170 in the midle. You would cook it in the oven, 350, 23-35 minutes depending on the size and shape of the chicken pieces. You could do prime rib for what it will cost you. The average person has about a pound of pasta in their diet, but that varies depending on how frequently they eat it. Use Basmati, converted (Uncle Ben's) or brown rice for best success with roaster rice. whole coriander seeds (if it were grownups,you could do red wine and onions). Is it possible to rotate a window 90 degrees if it has the same length and width? Whole potatoes, for 1 hour and 15 minutes. 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. I've never used a roaster before. To learn more, see our tips on writing great answers. 20 pounds turkey, cooked (save juices), dice into bite size chunks Start checking about 10 minutes before you would start checking in the regular oven, as it may cook a bit faster. After 3-4 minutes of heating, add the loin to the pot to brown the sides. If the weight is for already stuffed breasts, it is not enough chicken. Do this now, and preferably on the porch or in the garage. Typically, include a fruit tray, a cheese tray and an attractive dip or spread; or you can go with a dinner theme such as TexMex with chips, salsas, Texas caviar and guacamole; Italian with bruschetta or antipasto; maybe shrimps or other cold seafood, if budget permits. Or use a crock pot type recipe; 200 is the equivalent of low, 300 of high. red pepper flakes or pinch cayenne (optional) 1 1/2 cups water or low sodium broth (beef, vegetable, pork) 3 tablespoons good quality red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon basil 2 lbs. Forum Mail Edit Post Print Quote Reply. Roasters cook moister and usually a little faster than regular ovens at the same temperature.The only disadvantage to the roaster, is, it does not brown the turkey. Usually we eat 80~100g each, which should translate to 2.8~3.5 ounces. My daughter mentioned it was the only dish that was totally eaten up! When done (tender and center is 165 or above) place folded clean cotton dish towel on top to catch condensation, turn to 180 to hold until served. Drain. Chris, please see the recipes here: An awfully good idea is a baked pasta dish like the sausage mozzarella bake on the spaghetti page. I make mine a little lighter/ drier than she does, but it is close. Add some chopped or minced green pepper, or some cooked and crumbled bacon. Mini meatballs in a brown gravy. The following tables help you determine how much food you need to prepare e","noIndex":0,"noFollow":0},"content":"When you're cooking for a crowd, knowing how much to cook is your biggest concern. 10 pounds thawed at preheated 350 covered, about 1 hour. The meat will also be allowed to warm more quickly sliced, thus reducing the possibility of drying out the meat during reheating. You can brown on the stovetop, place in the pan, add sauc, cover and bake. Ingredient 1 sandwich/ roll 10 sandwiches/ rolls 15 sandwiches/ rolls 25 sandwiches/ rolls; Eggs, hard boiled: 1 egg: 10 eggs: 15 eggs: 25 eggs: Cheese (reduced fat), sliced Simmer covered about 2 hours until the middle pieces are 165. Here are more Variations: 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. Also - NEED MAJOR HELP - we are doing baby gold potatoes (olive oil, garlic and herbs) - these are delicious roasted in the oven but I don't have the time for oven roasting on wedding day We have 70 lbs - can these be 'roasted' in the electric roaster on the day of the wedding with minimal 'care' and if so, how long and what temperature?? If you do not preheat, put it straight from the fridge to the roaster. One gallon serves about 10 people for a main dish serving, about 16-20 as a vegetable side dish, about 50 as an appetizer dip. If you are not using a crockpot recipe, post the recipe and I will do the best I can to advise. Preheat the pot on saute with some oil and season your pork loin. Chicken both if you need broth. 5 - 6 quart for larger families and work well for stews, casseroles, soups, and desserts. * 2 teaspoons ground black pepper -Pulled pork sandwiches (80lbs raw)- you need only 50 pounds of meat to make 200+ full size sandwiches, or 500 sliders. -cole slaw (20lb) Corinne, first, to reduce mush, use red potatoes. 1 Pound fresh baby carrots Also, you will need 2 serving lines or a double sided line to serve everyone in less than an hour. * 5 cups French fried onion bits for topping. this would be for your max. You must log in or register to reply here. 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. You can also roast or broil in a regular oven then keep warm as below. Add your pasta to your meatballs and sauce, when you feel it is the right time to get them nice and warm before you feed your co-workers. As for the burgers, they will be pretty bad after 4 hours. What video game is Charlie playing in Poker Face S01E07? You should put only 1 roaster per circuit for cooking, but two per cuircuit is OK for keeping warm. Make the dressing with double the celery (celery is important) and no bell pepper. If this saves you time, trouble, or money, please make a donation, maybe a dime per guest, to support this site. 8-9 gallons soup or stew. Enjoy and tell any friends in Asheville or Memphis that you've got 'em beat. The cornbread and white bread mixture is just about essential for a great dressing, IMO. Don't forget the rye rolls/bread and mustard. If it is a Nesco, the heating elements are in the sidewalls, all others they are on the bottom so they tend to scorch a bit more easily. Just a quick swap from one cooking unit to another. Set to 200. If it is all in one package (I hope not! Also asked, how much does a full pan of pasta feed? Or can you eat earlier? Start checking at about 3/4 the time you expect to finish. How long would it take to reheat these if they were frozen? 9 tsp. The average serving is roughly 8oz to 12oz (one half to three quarters of a pound). We're 10% of the way to our goal for the next three months. If the sauce is cold, it adds at least 1/2 hour to regular cooking time or 1 hour to slow cooking time. And unless you're having a multicourse meal, you want extras for those who have a large appetite. It should turn out just fine. Temp of 300 for 3-4 hours or so: bring o a bubble around the edges, then set a 300. Most people overcook them. For example, meatballs for 100 for appetizers, 10 pounds plus 3 quarts sauce; sausage rounds, a bit more, 12-15 pounds, same sauce. You can use any flavoring or marinade recipe for pork loin for this piece. 4. Mix well and reserve. Sandra, yes, it works better to leave them in the husks. Pour melted butter/margarine over the potatoes and mix. I am cooking 70 chicken leg quarters and 80 coconut tilapia filets for a 40th anniversary party. is Blowin Smoke! Thank you. Consider doing yours that way. For a crockpot recipe, you use a temp of 300 to get the same equivalent as high, and the time is about the same. I enjoyed reading all the previous questions and your very helpful answers. Pam, it is extremely likely you will either overcook the turkey or even more unsafe, undercook the dressing. If you don't have this type thermometer, get one; this is a food safety issue. 200 is low, 300 is high. Use high. With staff? Lastly add the rest of the ingredients. If white bring to a boil, stir in the rice, turn to simmer and cook covered about 40 minutes. 1 10-3/4 Ounce Can condensed cream of celery soup (or use 1 1/2 cups thick white sauce) One appetizer service area serves about 100 guests. PREHEAT THE ROASTER 20 MINUTES, layer kraut first, dogs, kraut, dogs, kraut etc, ending with kraut. Brush with marinade, baste or oil of choice.. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees; roast an additional 5 to 8 minutes to desired doneness (145 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer for medium-rare, 160 degrees for medium). I allow two sausages per adult and teen, and one per smaller kid, when I cut them up, and usually have a little left over. Keep the temp at 300 or 325 or you may scorch the bottom before it is cooked through. I'd say about 18 or so lbs. You will need fresh ice in the chests to transport. ), It will take 4-5 days. I won't always use this method. Read the whole article. We're hosting a swim meet at which we will need to serve approx. Melt margarine and saute celery and onions 5 minutes until vegetables are tender. www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/beans100.html. Please note these are estimates depending on how you are packaging (i.e. to request updates, suggest new topics or report a broken link, comment, or question. The rest are under the bottom and need more stirring. you can layer the lasagna right in the roaster itself, like a giant slow cooker. Then drain this water and cook with fresh. Allow 75 minutes. 4. Do keep covered except when stirring and do stir often. This is a very nice recipe, you can simmer the kraut with the add-ins in the roaster: allrecipes.com/recipe/sausage-and-sauerkraut/. www.ellenskitchen.com/forum/messages/25635.html. Low in a crock pot is 190-200, high is around 300; you can use these heats and keep the cooking time about the same as your crockpot (BUT do be home the first few times you cook the recipe); or you can increase the temp to 350 and cook in about 1/3 the time you used on high. -cole slaw (20lb)- 3 gallons at least, could go 4 If you put a big rack in the bottom of the cookwell (the removable pan), the water goes under. The exterior body of this instant pot comprises a brushed stainless steel exterior which is also fingerprint-resistant. 5 pounds tomatoes; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 to 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Large pot; Food mill or large sieve; Large rimmed baking pan; . Thanks. If they get done early, just turn roaster to "keep warm" or about 165. Oct 4, 2012 (Edited) my recipe for one, multiply by 60. pasta for one: 1 egg, ~1/2c flour, 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp kosher salt. My third pan will be a 4" deep full size steam pan with a regular steam tray on top. But you will really have to rely on your trusty meat thermometer to know when to turn up the heat and when the roast is done. Will it depend on the size of the cuts? I would boil for 1/2 hour, then put the adult potatoes in the sauerkraut when you uncovered it, and finish simmering the kid potatoes on the stove. Add salt when the water comes to the boil. My current favorite way to eat steamed corn on the cob is, husk it, roll in good olive oil, sprinkle on ground sumac (Middle Eastern, tangy and sweet) or paprika, sprinkle on grated Parmesan or cojita cheese, munch. Add about 3 cups (710 ml) of water for each 1 cup (240 ml) of legumes. You could do all my readers a BIG kindness, if you would write down the exact experience as you did it, steps, timing, ingredients, etc., send it in an let me post it- cooking a large amount of roast is one of the things people ask most about. In each of two well-sprayed full steam table pans, layer 4 pounds ziti mixture and 8 ounces ricotta mixture. Cover; cook on LOW setting for 6 to 8 hours or until the internal temperature registers 170 degrees F. Brenda 06/26/08 If part is other meat, decide what proportion; for example if you plan 60 servings of broiled chicken, you need about 5 pounds of rice in pilaf (the other 5 are in the dirty rice), and 6/10 the amount of chicken you would use for 100. Be sure to have either a crock pot of vegetarian un-chicken nuggets or a side dish that can serve as a vegetarian entree. Most of the entries in the NAME column of the output from lsof +D /tmp do not begin with /tmp. Pour half of the hashbrowns into roaster pan. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Put the water and desired salt and seasonings in the roaster, bring to a boil with the roaster at 350 or above. www.nesco.com/products/?category=700. On the other hand, 20 pounds of pasta for 200 people is a portion size of only about 1.5 ounces per person. I am amazed that anyone with a family smaller than 6 eats up a whole 5 lb bag of potatoes in one meal. 4. I make sure it is boiling before adding the dumplings. www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/bbentree5.html. 2.Transfer potatoes to a large bowl, and mash until smooth. Also most of my 25 person recipes are great in the roaster. The couscous will also take 2 roasters or 2 pans that size. Keep the lid on. How long do we cook it? Not fair to yourself or the groom. I am using a homemade turkey brine this year for Thanksgiving. It would help to know the size of the crowd. Thank you! To subscribe to this RSS feed, copy and paste this URL into your RSS reader. But you MUST wait till about 20 minutes before serving, or they will get limp. OPTIONAL, chopped celery or bell pepper cooked with the onions (2 roasters) I do mine in the oven and that is about how long they take for a big roaster pan full.