Nesco 18-Quart Roaster Oven with Porcelain Cookwell, Millennium Silver Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased two of these roasters to cook Christmas dinner. It made the best ham, and pork I have cooked in my life, moist and hot and once it was seasoned and clicked on it practically cooked itself.
HOWEVER EVEN THOUGH I give it five stars for being a fantastic extra portable oven
Nesco sends this item out in need of being pre-used before cooking in for the first time.
Had my son not used it the week before to make sausage and meatballs Christmas dinner would have been ruined!! AND my house would have reeked of burnt plastic!!! The initial odor was quite bad .
The oven took over 7 hrs. plugged in outside to burn off this odor. I have had toaster ovens, coffepots toasters, electric fry pans etc. and pulled them out of the box washed and used them instantly! Nesco would do well to burn the oven off on their own site. I called customer service and let "poor nice Hazel" have it....hopefully she will pass along my suggestion and get a promotion to boot!
Also, I have no garage and had it been a rainy day I would not have had a ventilated covered area to burn it off in. I do see another review where this was an issue for the man who bought it... if you read this I agree but I wish you had kept the oven its all up hill after burn off! YES it is true, they do state in the directions to run oven before using for the first time BUT this is inside the box. This could be a real deal breaker for someone who didn't open it up at least a day before they needed it!
Bottom line it is a fantastic product. Easy clean up & versatile can be used to cook & keep food warm, use indooror or on hot days why not cook outdoors , good looking , roomy, like having an extra oven only when you need it, and it even stores neatly within itself. Yes I can say it does what I need quite well!

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Nesco, 18 QT, Roaster With Porcelain Cookwell In Beautiful Metallic Silver Finish, Multi Functional, Roasts, Bakes, Cooks, Steams, Slow Cooks & Serves, Truly Works As A Second Oven, Roasts Up To 22 LB Turkey, Cookwell Removes For Easy Cleaning, Convenient Automatic Temperature Control Helps Maintain Even Cooking Temperatures Ranging From 200 To 450 Degrees, Exclusive 'Circle Of Heat' Heating Element Wraps Around Sides For Moist, Even Cooking.

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Zojirushi EP-EVC25 Electric Gourmet d' Expert Electric Skillet Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my third Electric Skillet. I work 100 miles from home and live in a trailer during the week (the commute is terrible around here, but I can't afford another or even a different house). My propane Stove went out a couples years ago now and I started using my BBQ, A toaster over and/or an electric skillet instead. My first skillet was "Silver stone" coated. First time I burnt something in it was the last. I then bought a Stainless Steel pan but didn't like the temperature control and it can be hard to clean. This Zojirushi pan not only can be used to higher temperatures (460F instead of the usual 400F), it's a dream to clean and the temperature control is great. I've already burnt something (on Purpose) Blackened peppercorn Rib Eye. Great!!! (anyone got a good air purifier, next time I'll do it on the porch, another advantage, its portable) But nothing sticks to it, don't even need oil or butter. I like it so much I've ordered the larger Sizzler and started using it too. It's got a larger surface and the sides aren't as deep so it's easier to get a spatula into. Also it goes to 480F (call the Fire Department, yee hah). The design is different, but it's a great pan too.

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A pot that can be used on top of the range, as well as in the heating base of the appliance offers plenty of options. The cover allows you to cook with moist heat, and to cook things like burgers, fried dumplings, and eggs more quickly. Whether you like to cook for an audience at the table, or feel burner-challenged when it comes to cooking meals for company, you'll find this an easy to use, handy appliance.

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Hamilton Beach 32229 22-Quart Roaster Oven, Stainless Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought my roaster for Thanksgiving. I usually do a lot of cooking and baking for Thanksgiving and this year I made 6 baked desserts alone. I started looking for something to help me with the lack of oven space for this year and found out about the turkey roaster, I had never heard of one before. I started reading a ton of reviews on several different sites to educate myself prior to buying one. I also asked around and called a few people I knew cooked a lot for thier opinions. I got good overall feedback, so I bought this one. Maybe I shouldn't have tried a new method for the first time on such a big day as Thanksgiving... but this has a happy ending. I had a 23.22lb turkey this year. Typically I will cook a bird that big on 300-325 degrees for about 4.5 to 5.5 hours. All the reviews and the instructions stated to cook anything you are making in the roaster at the exact same temperature and time as you would a regular oven. The only two things I saw were about not opening the lid because of how much more of a loss of heat you have on a roaster vs. a regular oven. Also the complaints about a crisp outside which can be easily solved by placing your bird in the oven for just the last 20 minutes of cooking time.
So I got my turkey in the preheated turkey roaster at just below 325 degrees and decided I would cook it for about five hours. I knew I didn't want to keep checking on it because of the notation about heat loss so I decided on that time from the get go since it always worked for me in the past. I got a little nervous and about 3 hours and 45 minutes into the cooking time, I decided to take a peak. A turkey is done and still tender in the thigh at 175 and more like 165 degrees in the breast, and since the turkey will continue to cook 5-10 degrees after you take it out of the oven, I usually take my bird out at 155-160 degrees when taking the temp from the breast. I freaked out when the thermometer read 215 degrees after only about 3.5 hours. I turned the roaster off and took the inside pan out and set it out in the cold to cool down as fast as possible. I admit, I started to cry at the disaster and couldn't help but think about how much that turkey cost that I worried would be a waste of money. And what would my family eat as far as meat went. But let me tell you something... I have never had a juicer turkey in my entire life. I have NO CLUE how at 215 degrees, but I went to grab the leg and the bone just came out completely clean. I guess because it is more of a steam cooking process that it stayed so juicy, or maybe because I wrapped it in bacon, but it was so good! I read someone said it took an extra hour and half, perhaps you didn't preheat the oven or thought you had it at the right temperature but it wasn't... or maybe you opened the lid too many times or didn't secure the lid to begin with, because I had the exact opposite problem. I guess I would just say to check whatever you are making just one time, half way through the originally cooking time to see how it is doing. Otherwise, I love my turkey roaster!

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With its large 22-quart capacity, this roaster oven offers an energy-efficient alternative to the full-size oven. Or, use it simply for extra cooking space during the busy holiday season. Just like a traditional oven, the versatile appliance works great for roasting a whole turkey, baking a casserole, or cooking up a batch of soup or stew--it can even be used to steam, slow-cook, or keep foods warm at a buffet table. The roaster oven provides a simple control knob with adjustable heat up to 450 degrees F. It also comes equipped with a lid that helps keep in heat and moisture, a removable insert pan, a lift-out wire rack for low-fat roasting, and cool-touch side handles for safe transport. Not sure where to start? Hamilton Beach throws in a user manual with recipes for meatballs, chili, roasted turkey, cheesecake, and much more. Beautifully housed in stainless-steel, the roaster oven measures approximately 18 by 25-2/7 by 11 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Zojirushi EP-RAC50 Gourmet d'Expert 1350-Watt Electric Skillet Review

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(More customer reviews)I had the older version of this skillet. It was half the price but only came with one pan. I loved it. The nonstick coating was virtually indestructible. I used metal utensils in it all the time and never got so much as a scratch. Well, I became so confident in the strength of the coating that I used a steak knife to cut a steak in half while it was in the pan to see if it was done. It wasn't knife proof. I guess I could have just ordered a replacement pan from Zojirushi, but I decided to buy this EP-RAC50 instead. It's better than the old one was. It's a little bigger, a little nicer looking. But I really like having the two pans. I can brown meat for spaghetti in the grill pan, and then boil noodles in the other. I don't even use the stove top anymore. You don't have to worry about pans being centered on the burner or sitting flat. Plus you have much more precise control over the temperature. It heats very evenly and the thermostat seems to be very accurate. I also like the fact that the nonstick coating is NOT Teflon, which is carcinogenic. And it's much more durable than Teflon. I don't need to use oil or butter because nothing sticks. Not even eggs. It wipes clean with a dry paper towel! Another nice thing is that you can remove the pan from the base so there's less chance of burning your food when it's done cooking unlike with some cheaper skillets where the pan and heating element are one unit. If this skillet breaks, I'll buy another one. It's worth every penny.

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A nice addition to any busy kitchen, this large multi-functional electric skillet features a round-shaped power base and a cooking plate and pan. Its titanium-ceramic nonstick-coated flat plate measures 12 by 12 by 1-1/2 inches and works great for grilling hamburgers, grilled-cheese sandwiches, or summer vegetables. Switch out the flat plate for the deep-dish inner pan when it's time to make soup, stew, or fondue. The deep pan measures 12 by 12 by 2-1/2 inches and can be used directly on the stovetop burner. In addition, the adjustable-height steaming plate can be used with the deep pan for steaming foods. Set the heat from 176 degrees F (keep warm) to 480 degrees F depending on the task at hand, and easily keep an eye on the cooking process thanks to the tempered glass lid. Other highlights include stay-cool side handles, a detachable 6-2/7-foot power cord, and an easy-to-clean design. Recipes come included for yose-nabe, shabu-shabu, corn risotto, steak, steamed seafood, steamed chop suey, steamed chicken, steamed vegetables, chawan-mushi, steamed soup with Chinese cabbage and scallops, maccha steamed cake, sweet rice cooked with mountain vegetables, and Chinese pork dumplings. Made in China, the 1350-watt electric skillet measures 15 by 17-1/2 by 8-1/8 with the pan and 15 by 17-1/2 by 6-15/16 with the flat plate and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Aroma Housewares ASP-137 6-in-1 3.2-Quart Super Pot with Grill Plate Review

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(More customer reviews)So often I have needed a small grill or cooker when I don't want to heat up the kitchen or when I want to just cook a small meal with controlled heat. This is an awesome little cooker - especially for the money. It heats evenly and effeciently and is super easy to clean.

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Extremely versatile, this six-in-one appliance can be used as a skillet, steamer, slower cooker, stir fryer, Sukiyaki cooker, and a food warmer. The super pot features a removable die-cast aluminum cooking pot with a 3.2-quart capacity, a nonstick cooking surface with ridges to channel fat away from food, and a built-in spout for convenient pouring. Even more, the unit's adjustable full-range temperature probe allows for setting the heat up to 450 degrees F, and its tempered glass lid holds in heat, moisture, and nutrients, plus offers a stay-cool handle to ensure comfortable lifting. For added safety the unit provides a cool-touch exterior and a short power-supply cord. The removable cooking pan and glass lid clean up easily by hand or in the dishwasher. The UL-listed super pot with grill plate measures 12-4/5 by 13-2/5 by 7 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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