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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Nesco 4808-14-30 Classic Roaster Oven, 18-Quart, Non-stick Cookwell, Ivory Review

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(More customer reviews)Our primary use for this great roaster is for cooking the Thanksgiving turkey each year, but it also has a multitude of other uses.
Nesco roasters are such a part of my family's history that I thought everyone owned one. When there were family reunions, we'd see many of these, holding everything from hot potato salad to baked beans, to burgers and brats to keep them warm before the meal starts.
Back to the turkey, however. In the 10 years that my wife and I have been hosting Thanksgiving for our families, we've never had a bad turkey come out of the Nesco. When I hear stories about dried-out birds in standard ovens, I can't relate, since I've never had any need to roast a turkey or ham in the oven.
The Nesco roaster keeps the food moist while cooking evenly. There's not much more you can ask from a roaster, and this does it with ease!

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Since 1932 the Nesco brand name has been synonymous with Roaster Ovens. With a Nesco Roaster Oven you can roast, bake, cook, steam, slow cook and serve. Other than broiling, the Nesco Roaster Oven can do anything a normal oven can do but better and with less energy usage and less heat generated in the kitchen. The Roaster Oven is portable so you can make great tasting meals wherever you go. The exclusive "Circle of Heat" heating element wraps around for moist, even cooking. The automatic temperature control maintains even cooking temperatures from 200 degrees to 450 degrees. Removable steel rack has easy lift out handles and the design allows for better baking and fat-free roasting. The 18 qt size is designed to hold up to a 22 lb Turkey so it large enough for family gatherings and other social events. Non-stick removable cookwell. New Ivory Color. Recipe guide and use / care included.

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Nesco 4816-14-30 6-Quart Roaster Oven with Nonstick Cookwell, White Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a convenient,inexpensive, high quality, easy to clean up cooking unit with a great instruction and recipe book included. More recipes are on the NESCO website as well.
I do not know how to cook. If it weren't for my wife, I would have starved by now. When my son was small, and my wife was sick, he would beg her to get better so he wouldn't have to eat my cooking, which he likened to rubber chicken.
But a few years ago, my wife's aunt gave us a 6 Quart NESCO COOKWELL roaster and voila! I can cook meals that even my son would enjoy.
This is probably the gift for anyone living on their own for the first time, like a college student, since it is extremely easy to prepare and cook healthful, delicious meals EVERY TIME.
If you follow instructions in the enclosed recipe booklet, you can't make a bad meal! My favorite is the lemon pepper chicken with linguine.
The best part is that the COOKWELL roaster pan insert is removable, is used to serve the food and cleans up really easily. The electrical heating part never sees soap and water, since it only serves to surround the cookwell roasting pan insert with a "circle of heat".
This is not a crock pot, although you can set it up as such. Cooking times are usually 45 minutes to an hour and around 350 degrees.
EVERY student going away to college should have one of these. They are easily stored, cleaned and provide inexpensive and healthy meals. And even a lousy cook like myself becomes a gormet chef. You can use the recipes and instructions provided in the booklet that comes with the cookwell or if you are more experienced, like my wife, anything is possible. THIS IS A WINNER!

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'Circle of Heat' heating element wraps around for moist, even cooking. 14.75"L x 8.5"W x 14.75"H. 750 Watts, 120 Volts, 60 Hz. 6-quart capacity is large enough to prepare meals for up to six people. Roasts, bakes, cooks, steams, slow-cooks, and serves...like having a second oven! Make delicious meals wherever you go. Easy to remove cookwell with non-stick finish for easy cleaning. Convenient automatic temperature control helps maintain even cooking temperatures from 125-425 degrees. Conveniently positioned temperature guide displays recommended temperatures for roasting, baking, cooking, steaming, slow-cooking and serving. For domestic use.

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Chef'sDesign Covered Roaster Review

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(More customer reviews)The pan is as advertised - just like Grandma used to wield. Very solid, very attractive, and very good at helping to prepare the perfect bird or roast. Lightweight it isn't, but you never have to carry it far. Worth every penny.

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Chef's Design 13-1/2-Quart Covered Oval Roaster with Nonstick Interior Review

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(More customer reviews)Great roaster but it is made in China. You think it is made in Wisconsin but when you get it. Stamped on the bottom made in China. Sad that we in the U.S. can not make are own roasters. Don't buy it.

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Chef's Design 14-Inch French Roaster with Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)This small roaster, perfect chicken size, is beautifully made, heavy weight and just a great bargain. the heavy weight means you can use it at highest heat on the stovetop to make graveis when the roasting is complete, without worries of buckling the pan, like my Calphalon recently did.

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Chef'sDesign French Roaster Review

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(More customer reviews)Best roasting pan I've encountered in years. Very sturdy, beautiful design. Heavyweight makes it perfect to take baking fond and sauce it on top burner.

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Magnalite Classic 15-Inch Oval Covered Roaster Review

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(More customer reviews)My mother always used Guardian Service cookware, bought back in the early 1950's, which was the ultimate in cookware then, also being cast aluminum. I inherited her cookware (which they no longer make) but not until I had already purchased a Magnalite set, which is the closest match to the Guardian Service. It is true waterless cooking. Easy clean up. I never had to "season" mine first (that's usually only done with cast iron cookware) and I've had most of my Magnalite pieces for 30 years. A 15 lb turkey fits in the 15" roaster and I get raves every Thanksgiving . . . the roaster practically makes it's own dark, rich gravy and the turkey meat is so moist! To me, as a devoted family "chef", nothing on the market can beat Magnalite.

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Originally developed in 1934, Magnalite Classic cookware is best known for its distinctive cast-aluminum material, timeless design, and commercial durability. So whether it's a turkey, casserole, vegetable soup, or dessert, this 15-inch oval roaster, constructed of professional grade, hand-cast aluminum, is appropriate for any family meal. The roaster's extra-thick base allows heat to travel quickly and evenly up the sides, while its heavy-duty, vapor-tight domed lid locks-in moisture, transfers heat from the vessel sidewalls, and helps facilitate convection-style heating. The unit's phenolic handles are oven safe to 350 degrees F and ensure safe, secure transport to and from the oven. Washing the roaster by hand is recommended. With its sleek retro styling and durable cast construction, the covered roaster measures approximately 18 by 17 by 12 inches and carries a 50-year limited warranty.

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Magnalite Classic 5-Quart Dutch Oven with Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)Best Dutch over I've ever owned! Perfect for chili, spaghetti sauce, pot roast, and soups of any kind! If you put it in the dishwasher (I do), be sure to season the pan each time you use it for the first year, after that, it's "dishwasher safe."

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Magnalite Classic 5-Quart Dutch Oven With Rack. Includes 1-Each Magnalite Classic 5-Quart Dutch Oven With Rack.Magnalite cookware feature vessels and lids constructed from hand-poured cast aluminum.The vessels feature a thick base that won't warp.Heavy domed lids lock-in moisture, transfer heat from the vessel side wall, and help facilitate convection style heating.Features phenolic handles and lids which are oven safe to 350 degrees.Line has earned a loyal user base who appreciates its uniquely even heating.

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Basic Essentials 13 Inch Stainless Steel Roaster with Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)This was inexpensive an dth eperfect size for my apartment size oven- however- the "rack" sits really close to the bottom of the pan- so if I am roastign somethign wity ha lot of grease, it will just sit in the grease- kinda defeats th epurpose of the roasting rack...

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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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Harold Imports 10-by-6-Inch Roasting Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)This roasting rack works perfectly in the bottom of my crock pot - it makes meats much easier to cook and this way they don't lay in the grease in the bottom. It's also very easy to clean.

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HIC's 10" X 6" roasting rack allows one to roast their poultry or meat without touching the bottom of the pan.This is critical to roasting as this type of cooking refers to dry heat.Without using a roast pan, the poultry or meat would boil in its own juices.Using a roasting rack is also a healthy way to prepare roasts as it allows the fat to drip off the poultry and meat and rest under the rack. Small size is perfect for use in smaller pans.Handwash with a non-abrasive cleaner.

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Rival RO180 18-Quart Roaster Oven, White Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this a couple of years ago to help with the Thanksgiving load on the oven. But now we wouldn't cook a turkey any other way, and I love it for big batches of soup and chili. The turkey cooks in far less time than in an oven, and it's wonderfully moist and flavorful. It makes huge batches of soup that are not possible in my crock pot, so is invaluable for those extra large recipes. And it's very easy to transport.
I really appreciate having the oven available for other dishes when I use my roaster. And when my oven was being repaired ,we used the roaster in it's place, and I was pleasantly surprised at what I could cook in it! I just used it dry, and put my baking pans inside, and my dishes came out just as good as when using the conventional oven. It's large enough to easily accomodate a 9x13 pan.
The one big drawback is you have to really watch the temperature. It gets hotter than you set the dial, so I compensate and cook at a lower temperature. It can be annoying at first, but once you get used to your roaster, it's not so big of a deal. But be prepared until you know what your roaster will do. And the removable pan you cook in is very big and not very nonstick, so can be a pain to wash unless you have an extra large sink. Spraying it down in the sink while it's still hot does help with clean-up, but it's never easy to wash. It does take up a lot of counter space while using it.
I have the buffet inserts, and they work great for taco/nacho parties. I put the hot items in their own compartment (meat, beans, cheese sauce), and they stay hot the entire time. And, again, it's portable, so you can take it to an event to use this way. If we have a big crowd at the holidays and serve family style, I put in the buffet insert after the turkey is done, fill them with the hot sides (potatoes, stuffing, veggies, etc), and it keeps those 3 hot dishes hot through out the entire meal. Very handy!! If you do a web search, you'll find a ton of great ideas and recipes for your roaster. There are very dedicated roaster users out there that have great information that I recommend you look at.
Like I said, I initially got it for holiday meals, but find I'm reaching for it for so many other events. Just watch the temperature!

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Not only does it roast, this 18-quart versatile roaster oven also bakes, cooks, and can be used for serving. It's especially handy around the holidays for use as a second oven when cooking for families and large groups. So whether it's a turkey, vegetable soup, or pecan pie, the countertop appliance delivers. The unit accommodates large roasts and turkeys up to 18 pounds, plus, it cooks up to 30-percent faster and with up to 77-percent less energy than a traditional oven. For ultimate control, the oven provides adjustable temperatures ranging from 150 to 450 degrees F. Special features include a removable steel roasting rack, a removable enamel-on-steel roasting pan, stay-cool side handles, and a convenient lid rest. The 18-quart roaster oven measures 23 by 17 by 9 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

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Presto 06006 Kitchen Kettle Electric Multi-Cooker and Fryer Review

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(More customer reviews)This unit is similar to the one I have (old style 06000), so I have included my review here as well.
I bought one at Walmart last year. I use it pretty often, but mostly for making popcorn. Turn temp to 350, put a couple-three tablespoons of peanut oil in the bottom, and then when the oil heats up throw in 1/3 to 1/2 cup of popcorn. Put the cover on and keep the pot moving while the corn pops. When the corn has just about stopped popping, turn the heat off and pour the popcorn into a bowl. Butter, salt and eat. YUM!
I've deep-fried scallops in it, steamed vegetables, cooked rice, made soup and even baked potatoes. The thing works great! I wasn't going to write a review until I saw Alton Brown talk some trash about it on Good Eats. I got pretty defensive about my humble Presto cooker! He was doing a silly episode about "man food" like corn dogs and thin, square hamburgers. Well, when Mr. Brown was explaining how to fry the corn dogs he said (while holding a Presto mutlti-cooker) that a pot with an heating element on the outside of the bottom wasn't a good idea because first the element had to heat the pot and then it had to heat up the oil. Too slow. After that he displayed three home-use rectangular fryers with immersion type heating elements. He said they were also better because they each had cooking baskets and break-away magnetic cords. He picked the one with the digital controls, while implying that this was somehow better than the manual rotary temp control.
I don't know if A. B. gets paid for product placement on his show, but I really thought he was being disingenuous regarding the Presto "pot." First of all, about the heating element on the bottom of the Presto cooker: During the frying demonstration, Mr. Brown had some text placed over the screen that said that if you didn't have a special electric fryer, that a pot on the stove-top would work fine. Isn't that interesting? What the heck is a pot on the stove, but just a heating element on the outside of a pot that heats up the pot and then the oil inside? That's exactly what he was criticizing the Presto kettle about. What gives? Secondly, the Presto cooker DOES TOO have a magnetic break-away electric cord to keep the unit from tipping when the cord is yanked by accident. Also, the Presto cooker DOES TOO come with a frying-steaming basket, which Brown implied it didn't have. Nya, nya, nya! See, I can be just as immature as Alton Brown!
I don't know if the rectangular fryers are really better, but I'm sure they cost a lot more. My Presto cooker was $26.85 at Walmart. I keep it in a lower cabinet - it doesn't take up much space there. I pull it out when I need it. It's inexpensive, easy to use, and simple. When we go to Maine in August, I'm allowed to take only one of my counter-top appliances. So, I just take the Presto cooker with me. Normally, I cook steel cut oats in a small bowl, sitting in water, in a slow cooker (a bain marie - sort of - found the idea here [link deleted]) I can do the same thing with the Presto cooker. And I have a pot with me on vacation that I can do so much more with.
One last thing. With my slow cooker I use a plug-in timer called a Rival Smart-Part. But it's not rated to control the wattage of the Presto multi-cooker. I found a heavy-duty programmable digital timer that I use to turn the Presto cooker off and on automatically. This device really allows me to use the Presto cooker like a slow cooker, without over-cooking stews and such when I am out of the house all day. The Presto multi-cooker is a terrific appliance! Buy one now, and don't believe everything you see on TV!
Flash Update! Here is another reason to buy a Presto multi-cooker: I'm making a beef stew with red wine tonight. What a mess browning the stew beef! I have a 3 quart Wagner cast-iron chicken fryer, and this is what I used to brown the beef chuck cubes. These days the meat hasn't been aged much, and so it is very difficult to brown properly. I managed to do it in batches, but the stove-top got pretty messy by the time I was done. I put the browned meat, vegetables, and garlic into the Presto cooker ( I made sure to deglaze the chicken fryer with wine and include all the tasty bits) and continued to cook the stew. And then I could proceed to clean up the stove-top while the beef stew simmered away in a different part of the kitchen. I am very pleased not to have to clean up all that oil splatter after dinner!

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Presto 06003 Options Electric Multi-Cooker/Steamer Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this EXACT model in 2001, and along with steaming, blanching, roasting, etc., it clearly advertises itself as a "deep fryer" of which it does an excellent job. The manual even includes full frying instructions!
If Presto has decided to now say "don't fry in this", it is strictly a legal move. The problem is that Presto's "fry daddy" line has no temperature control, and it's preset low enough so that you can't set any frying liquid on fire. But these also have no versatility.
The multi-cooker can do so much more, because you can set the temperature from "warm" to 400 degrees. This is higher than the smoke point of some frying mediums (lard and shortening in particular) and therefore IF you don't know the smoke point of what you're using, you can get in trouble. This is probably why Presto's lawyers decided to say it's not a fryer anymore, although it clearly is. I, however, will happily continue to use my multi-cooker to make great fries, fried shrimp and chicken, donuts, etc. in addition to steaming and blanching vegetables, as well as braising. It's the most versatile appliance I own!

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All-purpose kettle for stews, roasting and steaming. Fully submersible with Control Masterheat control removed. Heavy cast aluminum body with non-stick surface inside and out. Lift-and-drain basket for steaming. Cast aluminum base with non-stick surface inside and out. Glass cover, metal basket with handle. Removable heat control. 1300 watts

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