Hi all:
I've been considering the purchase of an All Clad roasting pan. I do not
want non stick ... so I am limited to the Stainless Steel product. I
know that they come in two sizes : 16 X 13 X 3 inches and 14 X 11 X
2-3/4 inches.

I have not seen these in person and wonder which size makes more sense
for me to buy. Here is my scenario: I generally roast chickens or pork
but I think with my parents getting older, I will be the one to make
turkey in the future. This year I will be making a turkey for seven to
nine people and I would like to choose a roasting pan that would be a
suitable size for turkey but not so oversized for non turkey roasting.
I am unsure about turkey sizing..... never cooked one before.... so how
large a turkey would fit each roaster?

I know some of you feel that spending money on expensive cookware is
frivolous but I love the process and beautiful tools as much as the end
product My question is sincere. Do you think that the larger sized
pan would only be useful periodically for turkey days or should I get
the larger one just in case.

Sincere thanks .... you have given me excellent advice in the past.

Aileen in the freezing North

Aileen Sharma wrote:

> Hi all:
> I've been considering the purchase of an All Clad roasting pan. I do not
> want non stick ... so I am limited to the Stainless Steel product. I
> know that they come in two sizes : 16 X 13 X 3 inches and 14 X 11 X
> 2-3/4 inches.
>
> I have not seen these in person and wonder which size makes more sense
> for me to buy. Here is my scenario: I generally roast chickens or pork
> but I think with my parents getting older, I will be the one to make
> turkey in the future. This year I will be making a turkey for seven to
> nine people and I would like to choose a roasting pan that would be a
> suitable size for turkey but not so oversized for non turkey roasting.
> I am unsure about turkey sizing..... never cooked one before.... so how
> large a turkey would fit each roaster?
>
> I know some of you feel that spending money on expensive cookware is
> frivolous but I love the process and beautiful tools as much as the end
> product My question is sincere. Do you think that the larger sized
> pan would only be useful periodically for turkey days or should I get
> the larger one just in case.
>
> Sincere thanks .... you have given me excellent advice in the past.
>
> Aileen in the freezing North
>
Personally, I'd get the one that's best suited to your every day cooking
style. For my turkey, I use one of those disposable aluminum pans from
the stupidmarket. No muss - no fuss - no cleanup. YMMV

Steve Calvin wrote:

> Personally, I'd get the one that's best suited to your every day cooking
> style. For my turkey, I use one of those disposable aluminum pans from
> the stupidmarket. No muss - no fuss - no cleanup. YMMV

No deglazing either I only using them for my holding oven to keep
stuff warm.

--
Reg email: RegForte (at) (that free MS email service) (dot) com

Aileen Sharma writes:
>
>I've been considering the purchase of an All Clad roasting pan. I do not
>want non stick ... so I am limited to the Stainless Steel product. I
>know that they come in two sizes : 16 X 13 X 3 inches and 14 X 11 X
>2-3/4 inches.
>
>I have not seen these in person and wonder which size makes more sense
>for me to buy. Here is my scenario: I generally roast chickens or pork
>but I think with my parents getting older, I will be the one to make
>turkey in the future. This year I will be making a turkey for seven to
>nine people and I would like to choose a roasting pan that would be a
>suitable size for turkey but not so oversized for non turkey roasting.
>I am unsure about turkey sizing..... never cooked one before.... so how
>large a turkey would fit each roaster?
>
>I know some of you feel that spending money on expensive cookware is
>frivolous but I love the process and beautiful tools as much as the end
>product My question is sincere. Do you think that the larger sized
>pan would only be useful periodically for turkey days or should I get
>the larger one just in case.

So, you're prepared to spend more on a stupid roasting pan all in one fell
swoop than you've collectively spent on all the food you've cooked during your
entire lifetime. Duh.

Hint: measure your oven

Buy two smaller pans of equal size that will fit comforably on one oven shelf
simultaneously (front to back) with the oven door shut. Buy one larger pan
that will fit your oven shelf comfortably, sideways, with the oven door shut.
Do not spend more than $100 for all three pans.... unless of course you possess
more dollars than brain cells.

http://bizrate.lycos.com/buy/product...-55243,keyword
--Roasting%20Pan.html


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Hi,

My $0.02.

Get both and to the devil with what other people think. It's
your money.

Or, get a good quality smaller pan and a relatively el-cheapo
larger one for the few times a year you cook the big bird.


Cheers - Joe

Aileen Sharma wrote:

> Hi all:
> I've been considering the purchase of an All Clad roasting pan. I do not
> want non stick ... so I am limited to the Stainless Steel product. I
> know that they come in two sizes : 16 X 13 X 3 inches and 14 X 11 X
> 2-3/4 inches.
>
> I have not seen these in person and wonder which size makes more sense
> for me to buy. Here is my scenario: I generally roast chickens or pork
> but I think with my parents getting older, I will be the one to make
> turkey in the future. This year I will be making a turkey for seven to
> nine people and I would like to choose a roasting pan that would be a
> suitable size for turkey but not so oversized for non turkey roasting.
> I am unsure about turkey sizing..... never cooked one before.... so how
> large a turkey would fit each roaster?
>
> I know some of you feel that spending money on expensive cookware is
> frivolous but I love the process and beautiful tools as much as the end
> product My question is sincere. Do you think that the larger sized
> pan would only be useful periodically for turkey days or should I get
> the larger one just in case.
>
> Sincere thanks .... you have given me excellent advice in the past.
>
> Aileen in the freezing North
>

Get an 18 quart electric roaster for cooking the turkey. That frees up
your oven for other things. Wal-mart has a GE roaster with (I think)
enamel interior for $29.95. You will find all kinds of uses for it. I
have a Nesco roaster with a nonstick interior that I use about once
every month or two for *something*. It's really good for baking in
during the summer when you don't wanna light the oven.

Best regards,
Bob

Hi to all:
Thank you for your replies.
I will take into consideration your reccommendations.
Thank you also for the info regarding the electric roaster. I have
wondered how useful such beasts were !!

Sincerely, Aileen

zxcvbob wrote:

> Aileen Sharma wrote:
>
>> Hi all:
>> I've been considering the purchase of an All Clad roasting pan. I do
>> not want non stick ... so I am limited to the Stainless Steel product.
>> I know that they come in two sizes : 16 X 13 X 3 inches and 14 X 11 X
>> 2-3/4 inches.
>>
>> I have not seen these in person and wonder which size makes more sense
>> for me to buy. Here is my scenario: I generally roast chickens or pork
>> but I think with my parents getting older, I will be the one to make
>> turkey in the future. This year I will be making a turkey for seven to
>> nine people and I would like to choose a roasting pan that would be a
>> suitable size for turkey but not so oversized for non turkey roasting.
>> I am unsure about turkey sizing..... never cooked one before.... so
>> how large a turkey would fit each roaster?
>>
>> I know some of you feel that spending money on expensive cookware is
>> frivolous but I love the process and beautiful tools as much as the
>> end product My question is sincere. Do you think that the larger
>> sized pan would only be useful periodically for turkey days or should
>> I get the larger one just in case.
>>
>> Sincere thanks .... you have given me excellent advice in the past.
>>
>> Aileen in the freezing North
>>
>
> Get an 18 quart electric roaster for cooking the turkey. That frees up
> your oven for other things. Wal-mart has a GE roaster with (I think)
> enamel interior for $29.95. You will find all kinds of uses for it. I
> have a Nesco roaster with a nonstick interior that I use about once
> every month or two for *something*. It's really good for baking in
> during the summer when you don't wanna light the oven.
>
> Best regards,
> Bob
>

"zxcvbob" > wrote in message
...
snip
I
> have a Nesco roaster with a nonstick interior that I use about once
> every month or two for *something*. It's really good for baking in
> during the summer when you don't wanna light the oven.
>
> Best regards,
> Bob
Bob,
Could you give me some ideas as to what the *something's* are? I have a
Nesco 18 quart that never gets used.
Thanks
Janet

Janet Bostwick wrote:

> "zxcvbob" > wrote in message
> ...
> snip
> I
>
>>have a Nesco roaster with a nonstick interior that I use about once
>>every month or two for *something*. It's really good for baking in
>>during the summer when you don't wanna light the oven.
>>
>>Best regards,
>>Bob
>
> Bob,
> Could you give me some ideas as to what the *something's* are? I have a
> Nesco 18 quart that never gets used.
> Thanks
> Janet
>
>

Mostly in the summer -- I use it for baking potatoes or baking cakes so
I don't have to light the oven and heat up the house. I haven't tried a
pie or yeast bread yet. In the winter I use it for roasting large cuts
of tough meat, like brisket or pork "picnic". I cook them overnight at
a fairly low temperature and in the morning the meat is falling apart.

I also used it once to slowly cook a bunch of summer sausages after they
were fermented and cured.

Bob

"zxcvbob" > wrote in message
...
> Janet Bostwick wrote:
>
> > "zxcvbob" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > snip
> > I
> >
> >>have a Nesco roaster with a nonstick interior that I use about once
> >>every month or two for *something*. It's really good for baking in
> >>during the summer when you don't wanna light the oven.
> >>
> >>Best regards,
> >>Bob
> >
> > Bob,
> > Could you give me some ideas as to what the *something's* are? I have a
> > Nesco 18 quart that never gets used.
> > Thanks
> > Janet
> >
> >
>
> Mostly in the summer -- I use it for baking potatoes or baking cakes so
> I don't have to light the oven and heat up the house. I haven't tried a
> pie or yeast bread yet. In the winter I use it for roasting large cuts
> of tough meat, like brisket or pork "picnic". I cook them overnight at
> a fairly low temperature and in the morning the meat is falling apart.
>
> I also used it once to slowly cook a bunch of summer sausages after they
> were fermented and cured.
>
> Bob
Not that I can afford brisket right now, but do you do the brisket as a BBQ
style or pot roast style? Cooking hints would be appreciated. Also, you
cooked summer sausage? Oh, I think I get it. . .you made summer sausage, is
that right?

I don't have a non-stick so it is somewhat of a pain in the behind. I've
done turkey and chicken, lasagna, granola, caramel corn, but I really need
to learn to think of using it as a slow cooker.
Janet

Reg wrote:

> Steve Calvin wrote:
>
>> Personally, I'd get the one that's best suited to your every day
>> cooking style. For my turkey, I use one of those disposable aluminum
>> pans from the stupidmarket. No muss - no fuss - no cleanup. YMMV
>
>
> No deglazing either I only using them for my holding oven to keep
> stuff warm.
>
eh, for a turkey I'll just live with the juices to use for the gravy.
No biggie and not worth cleaning a roaster, imo. By that time, we've
done enough work and just wanna chill.

--
Steve

Men are from Earth. Women are from Earth. Deal with it.

Why not a non-stick? I have a heavy non-stick roaster, and it is so great
for making gravy!

"Aileen Sharma" > wrote in message
...
> Hi all:
> I've been considering the purchase of an All Clad roasting pan. I do not
> want non stick ... so I am limited to the Stainless Steel product. I
> know that they come in two sizes : 16 X 13 X 3 inches and 14 X 11 X
> 2-3/4 inches.
>
> I have not seen these in person and wonder which size makes more sense
> for me to buy. Here is my scenario: I generally roast chickens or pork
> but I think with my parents getting older, I will be the one to make
> turkey in the future. This year I will be making a turkey for seven to
> nine people and I would like to choose a roasting pan that would be a
> suitable size for turkey but not so oversized for non turkey roasting.
> I am unsure about turkey sizing..... never cooked one before.... so how
> large a turkey would fit each roaster?
>
> I know some of you feel that spending money on expensive cookware is
> frivolous but I love the process and beautiful tools as much as the end
> product My question is sincere. Do you think that the larger sized
> pan would only be useful periodically for turkey days or should I get
> the larger one just in case.
>
> Sincere thanks .... you have given me excellent advice in the past.
>
> Aileen in the freezing North
>

Eyuk! My sister uses one and I hate her turkey! Even though the way I do
my turkey is basically a variation on the electric roaster, mine always
comes out lovely and juicy.

"zxcvbob" > wrote in message
...
> Aileen Sharma wrote:
>
> > Hi all:
> > I've been considering the purchase of an All Clad roasting pan. I do not
> > want non stick ... so I am limited to the Stainless Steel product. I
> > know that they come in two sizes : 16 X 13 X 3 inches and 14 X 11 X
> > 2-3/4 inches.
> >
> > I have not seen these in person and wonder which size makes more sense
> > for me to buy. Here is my scenario: I generally roast chickens or pork
> > but I think with my parents getting older, I will be the one to make
> > turkey in the future. This year I will be making a turkey for seven to
> > nine people and I would like to choose a roasting pan that would be a
> > suitable size for turkey but not so oversized for non turkey roasting.
> > I am unsure about turkey sizing..... never cooked one before.... so how
> > large a turkey would fit each roaster?
> >
> > I know some of you feel that spending money on expensive cookware is
> > frivolous but I love the process and beautiful tools as much as the end
> > product My question is sincere. Do you think that the larger sized
> > pan would only be useful periodically for turkey days or should I get
> > the larger one just in case.
> >
> > Sincere thanks .... you have given me excellent advice in the past.
> >
> > Aileen in the freezing North
> >
>
> Get an 18 quart electric roaster for cooking the turkey. That frees up
> your oven for other things. Wal-mart has a GE roaster with (I think)
> enamel interior for $29.95. You will find all kinds of uses for it. I
> have a Nesco roaster with a nonstick interior that I use about once
> every month or two for *something*. It's really good for baking in
> during the summer when you don't wanna light the oven.
>
> Best regards,
> Bob
>

Ah, I have a small convection oven for things like that.

"zxcvbob" > wrote in message
...
> Janet Bostwick wrote:
>
> > "zxcvbob" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > snip
> > I
> >
> >>have a Nesco roaster with a nonstick interior that I use about once
> >>every month or two for *something*. It's really good for baking in
> >>during the summer when you don't wanna light the oven.
> >>
> >>Best regards,
> >>Bob
> >
> > Bob,
> > Could you give me some ideas as to what the *something's* are? I have a
> > Nesco 18 quart that never gets used.
> > Thanks
> > Janet
> >
> >
>
> Mostly in the summer -- I use it for baking potatoes or baking cakes so
> I don't have to light the oven and heat up the house. I haven't tried a
> pie or yeast bread yet. In the winter I use it for roasting large cuts
> of tough meat, like brisket or pork "picnic". I cook them overnight at
> a fairly low temperature and in the morning the meat is falling apart.
>
> I also used it once to slowly cook a bunch of summer sausages after they
> were fermented and cured.
>
> Bob
>

Hi:

LIMEYNO1 wrote:
> Why not a non-stick? I have a heavy non-stick roaster, and it is so great
> for making gravy!

I absolutely refuse to pay a premium price for non stick. No matter how
I care for them ...they still peel. I have had a fairly expensive one
from Iceland (Look brand?) and it died as well. I now get cheapie
disposable ones for select dishes.

I do not have a problem deglazing non-non stick. I like the browned
bits/carmelization on the pan for flavour.

Aileen

Ah, you're in UK! Ok, well I can tell you this stuff on my pan is not going
to peel. I've had it more than 5 years with never a problem. But, I'm in
Canada.


"Aileen Sharma" > wrote in message
...
> Hi:
>
> LIMEYNO1 wrote:
> > Why not a non-stick? I have a heavy non-stick roaster, and it is so
great
> > for making gravy!
>
> I absolutely refuse to pay a premium price for non stick. No matter how
> I care for them ...they still peel. I have had a fairly expensive one
> from Iceland (Look brand?) and it died as well. I now get cheapie
> disposable ones for select dishes.
>
> I do not have a problem deglazing non-non stick. I like the browned
> bits/carmelization on the pan for flavour.
>
> Aileen
>

Nope, I'm in Canada as well Aileen

LIMEYNO1 wrote:
> Ah, you're in UK! Ok, well I can tell you this stuff on my pan is not going
> to peel. I've had it more than 5 years with never a problem. But, I'm in
> Canada.
>
>

Where's and Iceland in Canada? I know they're in UK, but never heard of one
in Canada. I got my nonstick at Costco.

"Aileen Sharma" > wrote in message
...
> Nope, I'm in Canada as well Aileen
>
> LIMEYNO1 wrote:
> > Ah, you're in UK! Ok, well I can tell you this stuff on my pan is not
going
> > to peel. I've had it more than 5 years with never a problem. But, I'm
in
> > Canada.
> >
> >
>

Hi:
The brand of non stick was from Iceland ... I believe it was "Look" brand.
As far as I know.... no Iceland around here
Aileen

LIMEYNO1 wrote:

> Where's and Iceland in Canada? I know they're in UK, but never heard of one
> in Canada. I got my nonstick at Costco.
>
> "Aileen Sharma" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>Nope, I'm in Canada as well Aileen
>>
>>LIMEYNO1 wrote:
>>
>>>Ah, you're in UK! Ok, well I can tell you this stuff on my pan is not
>
> going
>
>>>to peel. I've had it more than 5 years with never a problem. But, I'm
>
> in
>
>>>Canada.
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

Aileen Sharma > wrote:
>I do not have a problem deglazing non-non stick. I like the browned
>bits/carmelization on the pan for flavour.

When deglazing, add a cool, acidic liquid (you know; like
wine), and both the slight temperature reduction and the
acidity will help release the fond from the pan.

Besides, even if you have to scrape a little, it's called
"cooking" because it's fun.

--Blair
"We're really DOING OUR TAXES now, boy..."