The 10 Best Roasting Pans With Racks
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All-Clad Stainless-Steel Flared Roaster At a high price point, this product offers premium quality thanks to the angled sides that promote airflow and achieve a uniform finish. Further, the curved edge around the base makes preparing gravy much easier as the contents will not get stuck in the corners. williams-sonoma.com
Editor's Notes
August 25, 2020:
Roasting pans with racks are great for cooking holiday meals or large dinners for a number of guests. The rack is vital when cooking birds or large roasts as it elevates the meat from the drippings and allows air to circulate. This provides an even browning and finish while also collecting the juices for making gravy or other reductions.
The Viking 3-Ply Stainless Steel, Anolon Triply Clad, Calphalon Contemporary 16-Inch Stainless, Viking 8.5 Quart Oval, and All-Clad 13-Inch by 16-Inch can go from the oven to the stovetop for converting the drippings to a sauce. The Calphalon Contemporary 16-Inch Set can be used on most stoves except for induction.
The Calphalon Hard Anodized 16-Inch, All-Clad 13-Inch by 16-Inch, and Rachael Ray Brights Hard Anodized have nonstick pans and racks while the Farberware Roaster has a nonstick pan and a steel rack. This makes cleanup easier and prevents the meat from attaching to the surface and possibly coming apart as it's removed. The downside to nonstick pans is that they're less efficient at transferring heat when compared to stainless steel. The Cuisinart Chef's Classic 16-Inch and Viking 8.5 Quart Oval have both stainless steel pans and racks, allowing them to provide even cooking results, although with the risk of food sticking. The Viking 3-Ply Stainless Steel, Anolon Triply Clad, and Calphalon Contemporary 16-Inch Stainless combine the best of both worlds by offering a stainless steel pan and a nonstick rack.
The Viking 8.5 Quart Oval and Granite Ware Covered Oval are versatile options that can accommodate small to medium-sized turkeys, but these really prove their worth when preparing slow-roasts, such as pork shoulder. They both have lids that lock in moisture and heat, which helps break down tough fibers while keeping the meat juicy. When cooking a turkey, chefs can choose between having the lid on or off, the latter accommodating larger birds than the former.