Electric Roaster Oven
Mary
FenknerMnD@aol.com
09/27/04 		Just bought an 28 qt electric roaster to do a Thanksgiving turkey, but I'd like to use it more than once a year. I'm not so creative as to think of other recipes and the booklet that came with it is not too helpful, nor was a trip to Barnes & Noble helpful.

Sure would appreciate hints and tips and recipes on how best to use my new beast.

Thanks!
Mary

ellen

09/28/04 		We lived in Taiwan for several years and used this for our only oven, it had a rack to insert, we did cookies, cakes, roasting, etc.

The turkey is a bit steamy- roasty compared to a regular oven.

The heat source is on the bottom. You can use it as a super giant crockpot, any stew type recipe; here are the precautions:

Cooking, you have to keep the heat low enough not to burn the bottom/ edges, basically under 300

You have to get the middle of the food to 160 within 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Use a quick check thermomet6er. Stir well if it is stewy/ liquidy; try to keep total thickness under 4 inches if it is a layer type casserole.

Also works as a buffet warmer. et for 180-200, place hot food in it and cover.

Hope you enjoy.

Pat
ptomaszewski@hertz.com
11/23/04 		I have been looking for an electric roaster that is larger than 20 qrt.

Where did you get a 28 qt? What brand is it?

You can get me also at worquer@aol.com

Mary

11/24/04 		I beg your pardon! I didn't realize I had entered 28 quarts, I just ran and checked, and it is 18 quarts and wish it were smaller for easier storage and usage. Am going to use it for a leg of lamb for tomorrow's Thanksgiving, though I have some misgivings about not doing it in my regular oven.

Hope you find your over 20 quart roaster, you might check at a restuarant supply business. I was in one the other day and they had amazing things that we never see offered at the stores.