Kitchen

[Sweetbay magnolia]

I'm looking for a new roaster.  Is the bottom rack important?  I've been using cheap disposable foil pans and I'd like to have something more permanent.🍗

[Sooner]

All-Clad. They probably are on sale now.

[Carmie]

I use an all aluminum pan with a high lid.  My mother always used this type of pan in our restaurant.  My pain is almost 45years old and still in use. I have one exactly like the one in the picture, but my pan is in better shape.

this pan is great for all types of roasting.  The food does not get dry in this type of pan and no water is needed, ever.

[TenderMercies]

 If the turkey I’m roasting is under 12 pounds, I simply take the elevated cooling rack from my toaster oven, place it In a 9 x 13 Pyrex, and put the turkey on top of it.  I use white wine, olive oil, and salt and pepper to massage the outside of the turkey, pour a can of chicken broth into the Pyrex, and roast the turkey uncovered and exposed.  If the turkey is over 12 pounds, I just buy a disposable roasting pan. Those reusable roasting pans  take up too much space and are a pain to clean. 

[fthunt]

I've had for several years - and it's the best......Kitchenaid non-stick roaster - I just check William and Sonoma and they still have it ....$99.95.  The bottom rack is substantial - when you see the picture you'll understand how stable and well made it is. 

[Tigriss]

I have a large stainless steel, heavy bottomed roaster I use for things like that....turkeys, chickens, roasts, hams, loads of roast veggies. It is large, and you do have to have a place to store it. If you are going to use it much, it is worth the investment. If you don't use it but once a year, then the disposable one or like @TenderMercies did.

[jaxs mom]

I have an All Clad roasting pan, but we don't use it for turkey, that goes on the smoker. It's great for the dressing though. 

[VaBelle35]

I saw All Clad roasting pans at Home Good before Thanksgiving and I was tempted.

I have a Technique roasting pan with a lid.  It fits up to a 9.5 lb turkey.

I also have an enamel spatterware covered roaster that was my Grandmother's.  It's navy blue.  I use it to roast chicken.  

[Sweetbay magnolia]

You all raise very good points (and good methods!)!  Thank you.

I have been clearing shelf space in the garage, as I can see I have NO place in the kitchen for a roasting pan.

Hmmm.  Will have to think on this one.  My Mom just sent me a gift card (for QVC, where else?) and I was thinking of getting one.

[Snowpuppy]

Kitchenaid makes 2 sizes of their open roaster with rack. I have the large and that will hold a 20lb turkey nicely.

If you usually make a smaller bird or breast and want something budget friendly Allclad has been pushing their lasagne pan which I got as a gwp. Not as deep as the KA and no rack but nicely sized, bigger and deeper than a 9x13 pan.

Allclad offers factory seconds and price their lasagne pan at $39.