18The following times and setting are for guidance only. You may wish to alter the setting to give a result more toyour satisfaction. When a different setting to that shown below is given in a recipe, the recipe instructionsshould be followed. Allow 15 minutes preheat for best results.Always turn the thermostat knob to Mark 9 first, before turning back to the required Gas Mark.Shelf position 1 is the highest.MAIN OVEN COOKING CHARTFood GasMarkShelfPositions Approx. Cooking Time and CommentsSTARTERSPatés and Terrines 3 or 4 4 1 ½ - 2 hrsFISHOily Fish (whole) 4 or 5 3 25 mins - 1 hr, depending on recipe and size of fish.White Fish (fillets & steaks) 4 or 5 3 25 - 30 mins.MEAT AND POULTRYVeal 5 4 25 mins per lb (450g) + 25 mins.Beef 4 or 5 4 25 - 30 mins per lb (450g) + 25 mins.Ham 5 4 40 mins per lb (450g) covered in foil + 40 mins per lb (450g)uncovered.Lamb 5 4 30 - 35 mins per lb (450g) + 30 mins.Pork 5 4 40 mins per lb (450g) + 40 mins.Chicken 5 4 25 mins per lb (450g) + 25 mins.Duckling & gosling 5 4 25 mins per lb (450g) + 25 mins.Turkey 4 or 5 4 or 5 15 - 20 mins per lb (450g) + 20 mins.Game birds 6 4 50 mins Removed bacon for last 15 mins. Add extra 15 mins if roastingbraceCasseroles 3 3 or 4 1 ½ - 6 hrs. (depending on type of meat)PUDDINGSMilk Puddings 3 3 or 4 2 ¼ - 2 ½ hrs stand dish on a baking tray and started with warm milkBaked Custard 3 3 or 4 45 mins in bain-marieBaked sponges 4 3 40 - 45 minsBaked Apples 3 4 30 - 45 mins depending on the size and type of applesMeringue puddings 1 4 or 5 15 mins or until 'tinged' with brownApple Pie 1x9" (230 mm) 6 3 45 - 55 mins stand dish on a baking trayFruit crumbles 5 or 6 3 35 - 45 mins