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How To Keep Food Warm In The Oven

Ever wonder about the best Oven Temp to Keep Food Warm without drying out? When hosting a party, potluck, or large family gathering, you’ll need to keep food warm until your guests are ready to eat. An oven is a great tool for doing this, but how can you ensure you don’t end up overcooking the food?

Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • cooked food such as chicken root vegetables, or others
  • water

Instructions

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  1. Use the “warm” setting on your oven or manually preheat to 200-250°F.
  2. Put the rack in the middle of the oven
  3. Transfer the cooked, hot food to a baking dish or other oven-safe container
  4. Place a bowl of hot water in the oven to help keep the food moist
  5. Put the food in the oven and close the door. The food should stay warm for 15-20 minutes
  6. Use a food thermometer to ensure the food is maintaining an internal temp of 140°F.