Cooking Methods

3.3. Combination Cooking

1.       Casserole cooking: to cook food in a casserole dish in an oven, by simmering it in its own juices.
Considerations:

-          ensure the oven is pre-heated to the right temperature

-          cover the food with a lid

-          avoid opening the oven once cooking has started

2.       Pot roasting: to cook large pieces of meat or vegetables in a covered pot in an oven, by simmering and steaming it in its own juices.
Considerations:

-          ensure the oven is pre-heated to the right temperature

-          make sure that the food is tightly sealed in its container

3.       Braising: to fry food briefly before putting it in a sealed container in an oven to roast
Considerations:

-          use a small amount of oil to brown the food before placing in the oven

-          ensure the oven is pre-heated to the right temperature