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Blodgett Combi User Manual

Blodgett Combi
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Blodgett-Combi
Cooking Guide
Tips and tricks for getting the most
from your Combi-Oven Steamer
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Blodgett Combi Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power SourceElectric or Gas
TypeCombination Oven
ControlDigital
Power SupplyVaries by model
Steam GeneratorYes
ConstructionStainless steel
Cooking ModesConvection, Steam, Combination

Summary

Steam Mode

When to use the Steam Mode

Ideal for foods typically boiled, simmered, or poached, including vegetables, rice, and shellfish.

How the Steam Mode Works

Explains steam generation by a self-contained generator and circulation for convection effect.

Tips for Cooking in the Steam Mode

Provides guidance on measuring cooking times and maximizing food exposure for best results.

Hot Air Mode

When to use the Hot Air Mode

Best suited for items requiring dry cooking or rapid browning, like bakery items and pre-browning meats.

How the Hot Air Mode Works

Operates like a familiar convection oven, requiring temperature adjustments for adapted recipes.

Tips for Cooking in the Hot Air Mode

Maximizing exposed surface area and avoiding overcrowding pans are key for best results.

Combi Mode

When to use the Combi Mode

Ideal for high-protein items like roasted meats, poultry, fish, and casserole dishes.

How the Combi Mode Works

Combines convection steam and hot air for improved yields, shorter times, and juicier products.

Tips for Cooking in the COMBI Mode

Recipes adapted for convection ovens translate well; expect shorter cooking times than dry ovens.

Rethermalizing in COMBI Mode

Process of reheating fully cooked, chilled food to safe serving temperature without quality loss.

Special Tips & Techniques

Basic Times & Temperatures

General cooking recommendations for various food items across different modes.

Frozen Pizza

Tips to prevent over-browning and achieve a good bottom crust for frozen pizza.

Egg Dishes

Techniques for preparing scrambled eggs, egg salad, omelets, and poached eggs.

"Mock Stir Fry" Dishes

Variations and preparation methods for low-fat stir-fry, fajitas, and Italian beef dishes.

Bagels

Instructions for baking bagels using Combi Mode, including temperature adjustments.

Breaded Products

Tips for achieving proper browning and crispness on breaded products.

Mock "Rotisserie" Chicken

Method for roasting whole chickens to simulate rotisserie results in Combi Mode.

Low-fat "Oven Fried" Chicken

Preparation method for skinless chicken pieces to achieve a low-fat fried chicken texture.

Rethermalizing Bagged Products (Sous Vide)

Guidance on reheating bagged, pre-cooked products for optimal results.

Common Baking Problems

Muffin Leaning & Rippling

Addresses muffins leaning due to air currents and suggests preheating adjustments.

Over-browning Issues

Explains over-browning at pan edges and suggests temperature reduction or load adjustment.

Uneven Shelf Browning

Discusses faster browning on the top shelf due to air circulation and suggests pan placement.

Muffin Texture & Rising Problems

Covers dark, gummy muffins, poor rising, or 'exploding' due to heat or leavening issues.

Baked Goods

Pies & Cakes & Desserts

Cooking recommendations for pies, cakes, and desserts including temperatures and times.

Cookies

Cooking recommendations for various types of cookies, including temperature and time.

Muffins

Cooking recommendations for muffins, including preheating and baking instructions.

Baked Goods & Eggs

Breads, Rolls & Biscuits

Cooking recommendations for breads, rolls, and biscuits, including temperature and time.

Eggs

Cooking recommendations for egg dishes such as hard-cooked eggs, egg foo yung, and omelets.

Quiche

Cooking recommendations for various quiches, including temperatures and baking times.

Starches

Potato

Cooking recommendations for various potato preparations like fries, baked, and roasted.

Rice

Cooking recommendations for rice dishes, including plain rice, pilaf, and casseroles.

Pasta

Cooking recommendations for pasta dishes like spaghetti, lasagna, and macaroni.

Other Starches

Cooking recommendations for other items like baked beans, pizza, and Yorkshire pudding.

Pork

Bacon

Cooking recommendations for bacon slices and Canadian bacon.

Ham

Cooking recommendations for baked ham and grilled ham slices.

Pork Cuts

Cooking recommendations for various pork cuts like chops, roasts, and tenderloin.

Sausage

Cooking recommendations for sausage items like kielbasa, Italian sausage, and patties.

Other Pork

Cooking recommendations for other pork products like bratwurst and BBQ ribs.

Beef

Hamburger & Hot Dog

Cooking recommendations for hamburgers and hot dogs.

Steak

Cooking recommendations for various beef steaks like New York Strip and Ribeye.

Prime Rib & Roast Beef

Cooking recommendations for prime rib, roast beef, and beef hashes.

Other Beef

Cooking recommendations for other beef items like beef sausage and brisket.

Poultry & Fish

Chicken

Cooking recommendations for various chicken dishes like baked, grilled, and tenders.

Turkey

Cooking recommendations for turkey dishes, including sandwiches and retherm options.

Fish

Cooking recommendations for fish fillets and seafood dishes.

Shellfish

Cooking recommendations for shellfish like lobsters and clams.

Vegetables

Broccoli & Cauliflower

Cooking recommendations for fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets.

Beans & Peas

Cooking recommendations for green beans, peas, and sugar snap peas.

Carrots & Corn

Cooking recommendations for fingerling carrots, corn on the cob, and frozen corn.

Other Vegetables

Cooking recommendations for zucchini, spinach, ratatouille, and stuffed peppers.

Vegetable Casseroles

Cooking recommendations for broccoli cheese and vegetable primavera casseroles.

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