Just curious if anyone can suggest a source. Have seen those
rectangular roaster things which will roast a whole turkey or
ham-could they be used like a large crock pot.

Just finished assembling a beef stew for my 5 quart crock pot and got
in almost half the ingredients. Guess I could get another 6 quart but
one big one would be nicer.

(butch burton) wrote in
om:

> Just curious if anyone can suggest a source. Have seen those
> rectangular roaster things which will roast a whole turkey or
> ham-could they be used like a large crock pot.
>
> Just finished assembling a beef stew for my 5 quart crock pot and got
> in almost half the ingredients. Guess I could get another 6 quart but
> one big one would be nicer.
>

To answer your question, yes... Before "crock pots", many people used
electric roasters to slow cook food. I still have my mother's Westinghouse
model which I think is 18 quarts. I have used it for stew once or twice,
as well as for stuffed cabbage and lasagne.

Here is a good site for comparison with various brands and sizes, though I
don't see anything between an 8 quart and 18 quart model...

http://www.ekitchendepot.com/e/Electric_Roasters/

Wayne

Wayne Boatwright wrote:

> (butch burton) wrote in
> om:
>
>
>>Just curious if anyone can suggest a source. Have seen those
>>rectangular roaster things which will roast a whole turkey or
>>ham-could they be used like a large crock pot.
>>
>>Just finished assembling a beef stew for my 5 quart crock pot and got
>>in almost half the ingredients. Guess I could get another 6 quart but
>>one big one would be nicer.
>>
>
>
> To answer your question, yes... Before "crock pots", many people used
> electric roasters to slow cook food. I still have my mother's Westinghouse
> model which I think is 18 quarts. I have used it for stew once or twice,
> as well as for stuffed cabbage and lasagne.
>
> Here is a good site for comparison with various brands and sizes, though I
> don't see anything between an 8 quart and 18 quart model...
>
> http://www.ekitchendepot.com/e/Electric_Roasters/
>
> Wayne

Maybe I'm just strange but I don't have either one (not that I'm
criticizing anyone who does). My stew is made on top of the stove.
Ham's in the oven. Turkeys either in the oven or deep fryer, outside
of course.

--
Steve

If you look like your passport picture, you probably need the trip.

In article >,
(butch burton) wrote:

> Just curious if anyone can suggest a source. Have seen those
> rectangular roaster things which will roast a whole turkey or
> ham-could they be used like a large crock pot.

The 18-quart Nesco is the one I'm familiar with. I think I'd be
concerned about sticking on the bottom. :-(
>
> Just finished assembling a beef stew for my 5 quart crock pot and got
> in almost half the ingredients. Guess I could get another 6 quart but
> one big one would be nicer.

I've got a 10-quart Rival roaster like the one you describe. Am not
sure if its heating coils are around the side, as is typical of a
crockpot, or just on the bottom. I haven't opened the sealed box yet.
It was too good a deal to pass up, so I bought it. . . . (Lord, I've
become Margaret!) I think the 10-quart roaster should be great for a
small turkey or a large pot of beans for a crowd. Whether or not it
truly cooks like a crock pot, IdaKnow.
--
-Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats tab, too.)

butch burton wrote:
> Just curious if anyone can suggest a source. Have seen those
> rectangular roaster things which will roast a whole turkey or
> ham-could they be used like a large crock pot.
>
> Just finished assembling a beef stew for my 5 quart crock pot and got
> in almost half the ingredients. Guess I could get another 6 quart but
> one big one would be nicer.

I have this one, and I love it. I bought it on sale a year or two ago for
less than $50: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000665TB

I've seen an 18 qt. GE model with a Graniteware insert instead of nonstick
for about $30 at Wal-mart.

Best regards,
Bob

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
> In article >,
> (butch burton) wrote:
>
> > Just curious if anyone can suggest a source. Have seen those
> > rectangular roaster things which will roast a whole turkey or
> > ham-could they be used like a large crock pot.
>
> The 18-quart Nesco is the one I'm familiar with. I think I'd be
> concerned about sticking on the bottom. :-(
> >
> > Just finished assembling a beef stew for my 5 quart crock pot and got
> > in almost half the ingredients. Guess I could get another 6 quart but
> > one big one would be nicer.
>
> I've got a 10-quart Rival roaster like the one you describe. Am not
> sure if its heating coils are around the side, as is typical of a
> crockpot, or just on the bottom. I haven't opened the sealed box yet.
> It was too good a deal to pass up, so I bought it. . . . (Lord, I've
> become Margaret!) I think the 10-quart roaster should be great for a
> small turkey or a large pot of beans for a crowd. Whether or not it
> truly cooks like a crock pot, IdaKnow.
> --
> -Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats tab, too.)

What an insult. ) I would never buy a large pot, because it is a
good buy. I have no room for a large pot in my tiny kitchen.

Now, if I see a cookbook on sale, or I go into RightAid and they have
Milky Way Midnights on sale, 4 for $1.00 and I have a friend who loves
them, how can I pass that up? MS

In article >, Margaret Suran >
wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
(snip)
> >
> > I've got a 10-quart Rival roaster like the one you describe. Am not
> > sure if its heating coils are around the side, as is typical of a
> > crockpot, or just on the bottom. I haven't opened the sealed box yet.
> > It was too good a deal to pass up, so I bought it. . . . (Lord, I've
> > become Margaret!) I think the 10-quart roaster should be great for a
> > small turkey or a large pot of beans for a crowd. Whether or not it
> > truly cooks like a crock pot, IdaKnow.
> > --
> > -Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats
> > tab, too.)
>
> What an insult. )

Darling, if the shoe fits. . . .

>I would never buy a large pot, because it is a
> good buy. I have no room for a large pot in my tiny kitchen.

Liar, liar, pants on fire!! You'd buy it because it was such a bargain
and then you'd spend what it cost in postage to mail it to someone else
who has no room for it. You can't fool me.

> Now, if I see a cookbook on sale, or I go into RightAid and they have
> Milky Way Midnights on sale, 4 for $1.00 and I have a friend who loves
> them, how can I pass that up?

You can do it, Margaret. Yes, you can! Steel yourself to it! I'll
bet your friend can get his own Midnight Milky Ways on sale, too, and he
probably doesn't need them in HIS diet, either. :-P

MS
--
-Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats tab, too.)

in article , Melba's
Jammin' at wrote on 11/3/03 10:51 PM:

> In article >, Margaret Suran >
> wrote:
>
>> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> (snip)
>>>
>>> I've got a 10-quart Rival roaster like the one you describe. Am not
>>> sure if its heating coils are around the side, as is typical of a
>>> crockpot, or just on the bottom. I haven't opened the sealed box yet.
>>> It was too good a deal to pass up, so I bought it. . . . (Lord, I've
>>> become Margaret!) I think the 10-quart roaster should be great for a
>>> small turkey or a large pot of beans for a crowd. Whether or not it
>>> truly cooks like a crock pot, IdaKnow.
>>> --
>>> -Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats
>>> tab, too.)
>>
>> What an insult. )
>
> Darling, if the shoe fits. . . .
>
>> I would never buy a large pot, because it is a
>> good buy. I have no room for a large pot in my tiny kitchen.
>
> Liar, liar, pants on fire!! You'd buy it because it was such a bargain
> and then you'd spend what it cost in postage to mail it to someone else
> who has no room for it. You can't fool me.
>
>> Now, if I see a cookbook on sale, or I go into RightAid and they have
>> Milky Way Midnights on sale, 4 for $1.00 and I have a friend who loves
>> them, how can I pass that up?
>
> You can do it, Margaret. Yes, you can! Steel yourself to it! I'll
> bet your friend can get his own Midnight Milky Ways on sale, too, and he
> probably doesn't need them in HIS diet, either. :-P
>
> MS

No. She can't.
And that is, in part, what makes Margaret, Margaret!

:-)

I use Nesco 18qt. roasters all the time at the soup kitchen where I volunteer.
I put 2-3 quarts of water between the removeable liner and the base and that,
in my experience, creates even heat. I have done a little of everything
imaginable in these type roasters. Once in a while,usually with cheesy poatoes
or bread stuffing, is the bottom burning a risk. Hope this helps.

zxcvbob > wrote in message >...
> butch burton wrote:
> > Just curious if anyone can suggest a source. Have seen those
> > rectangular roaster things which will roast a whole turkey or
> > ham-could they be used like a large crock pot.
> >
> > Just finished assembling a beef stew for my 5 quart crock pot and got
> > in almost half the ingredients. Guess I could get another 6 quart but
> > one big one would be nicer.
>
> I have this one, and I love it. I bought it on sale a year or two ago for
> less than $50: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000665TB
>
> I've seen an 18 qt. GE model with a Graniteware insert instead of nonstick
> for about $30 at Wal-mart.
>
> Best regards,
> Bob

Thanks everyone-after posting the question I found the above mentioned
GE on Wal-Mart's web site-it is about half the price of other
models-see the references to sticking on the bottom-will check the
placement of the heating coils before purchasing.

I also make my stews on top of my range when I will be around to watch
but slow cookers are great for people on the run and I never want to
leave a pot unattended on the stove-don't want to get to know the
local fire brigade.

thanks all

OH just a food FYI-found some great apples last week-a variety called
Northern Spy-very tasty with a spicey flavor-yellow flesh-quite firm.
These are available only in the far north-not many around as the
orchard guys tell me they are hard to grow and low yielding.