Is Your Oven Turkey-Ready?

Follow these three steps to make sure your oven is ready to go for the holidays:

1 – Clean your oven. Use the self-cleaning mechanism. If your oven doesn’t have one, mix baking soda, water, dish soap, and vinegar in a bowl until paste-like. Apply to the inside of your oven. Let sit for several hours and then wipe off.

2 – Make sure your oven is level. Disconnect the power first. Use a carpenter’s level and shim accordingly.

3 – Calibrate your oven’s temperature: Place a thermometer on a baking tray. Turn oven to 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes and check the results. If they don’t match up, consult your oven manual to correct the calibration yourself or call a reliable appliance maintenance company.