Recipe: Poaching Liquid and General Poaching Timetable (for 6-quart roaster oven)

POACHING LIQUID
Makes 2 cups

1 cup apple cider
1 cup hot water
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 whole black peppercorns

Combine all ingredients in Cookwell.

Preheat 6-Quart Roaster Oven to 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.

Use to poach fish according to following chart.

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GENERAL POACHING INSTRUCTIONS:
Poaching is a way of gently simmering foods. There is no fat added during cooking.

Place Rack in 6 Qt. Roaster Oven. Add hot water (or poaching liquid) to the amount given in the chart. Cover; preheat to 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.

Type of Food - Steam Time - Water/Liquid Amount

Fish Steaks - 15 to 20 minutes - 2 cups

Whole Fish - 15 to 20 minutes - 3 cups

Chicken Breasts, Skinned - 25 to 30 minutes - 3 cups Chicken broth

Fresh Sausages, 2 oz. to 3 oz. - 15 to 20 minutes - 3 cups

Fresh Hot Dogs, 1 oz. to 3 oz. - 10 to 15 minutes - 2 cups

Fresh Pasta, 9 oz. to 12 oz. - 15 to 18 minutes - Water to cover, plus 1 cup

Source: Nesco