Want to get more out of your oven? If you’re looking for oven cooking tips, you’ve come to the right place. We have seven of the most useful oven hacks that will help make your oven cooking experience easier and more enjoyable. We’ll cover everything from how to cook a pizza perfectly to how to clean your oven safely and effectively. So, whether you’re a seasoned pro or a kitchen novice, read on for some helpful oven cooking tips!
Our Top Oven Hacks
Ready to use your oven like an expert chef? Let’s learn some new oven hacks here.
Pizza Hack
If you love pizza but hate the hassle of dealing with a soggy crust, try this simple hack: preheat your oven to its highest setting for at least 15 minutes before cooking your pizza. Then, cook your pizza on the lowest rack for about 12 minutes. The high heat will crisp up your crust while the low rack will prevent the cheese from burning.
Cleaning Hack
If your oven is in need of a good cleaning but you don’t want to use harsh chemicals, try this natural cleaning hack: mix together equal parts baking soda and water to form a paste. Spread the paste over the inside of your oven and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. Then, use a sponge or scrub brush to remove the paste and any built-up grime.
Baking Hack
If you’re baking something that requires a long cooking time, like a roast or casserole, try this helpful hack: turn your oven off about halfway through the recommended cooking time. Then, open the door and let the heat escape for about 30 seconds. This will help prevent your food from overcooking or drying out.
Hot Spots Hack
If your oven is heating inconsistently or if the oven temperature isn’t right, it may be an issue with hot spots in your oven. You can find your hot spots with a piece of parchment paper, and see if that’s the problem. Place a baking sheet with the parchment paper on the rack in question and bake for the minimum time. Check to see if there are any brown or black spots. If so, that is your hot spot. Move future baking projects accordingly based on if you want to avoid the hot spots, or just keep it factored in for rotation.
Pre-Heating Hack
Before you preheat the oven, turn your oven on to broil on high for about 4 minutes. This will pre-heat your oven faster than the normal oven settings. After the 4 minutes are up, turn your broil off and turn pre-heat on to the temperature required for your recipe.
Stale Bread Hack
If you have stale bread, wet the outside of the bread quickly, and then put it in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about five minutes. The moisture will soften the bread and will help make it taste fresh again.
Bacon Hack
If you love bacon but hate the mess and hassle that comes with cooking it, try this simple hack: line a baking sheet with foil and then place a wire rack on top. Lay your bacon strips on the rack and then bake in a preheated oven for about 15 minutes. The bacon will cook evenly and the fat will drip away, leaving you with delicious, crispy bacon strips.
There you have it! These seven useful oven hacks will make your cooking experience easier and more enjoyable. So, whether you’re a seasoned pro or a kitchen novice, put these oven tips and tricks to good use the next time you fire up your oven. Happy cooking, and for any oven issues, you can always call the oven repair team at Callahan’s.
