Kerri W
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Post by Kerri W on Nov 1, 2018 16:40:48 GMT
Buying tips? Recommendations?
I think I'm going to order an electric roaster to use for Thanksgiving. Can I expect my turkey to cook the same as it would in the oven? My thought is it will free up some oven space. I have a houseFULL of out of town guests so while I have extra hands to help, the entire meal is made at my house. Extra oven space is always a bonus!
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scrappington
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Post by scrappington on Nov 1, 2018 16:54:05 GMT
I used one at my step mother in laws a few years ago. She had broken her hand and I stepped up to cook.
I was very scared but it worked out fine.
I didn't find it any different. Think about it most stoves are electric so your just cooking it in a smaller stove.
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DEX
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Post by DEX on Nov 1, 2018 16:56:19 GMT
I bought one once and it didn't get the top of the turkey browned. It was a pretty pale turkey. Yuck!  |
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Post by elaine on Nov 1, 2018 17:05:32 GMT
After not having stellar results with an electric roaster - I CRAVE crispy skin - we bought an oil-free propane “fryer” to cook turkeys in. It is the only way I’ve cooked them for a decade now. Perfect crisp skin, no added oil, very fast, and cooks out on our deck, freeing up kitchen space. It uses the same propane tank you use for a gas grill. link to Big Easy Oil-less Turkey Fryer |
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Post by jumperhop on Nov 1, 2018 17:13:10 GMT
I have had good luck roasting a turkey in my roaster 30 minutes on the highest tempature (450 or 500) then turn it down to 350. Put a fancy meat thermometer in the bird and don’t take the lid off until the bird is done.
Jen
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IAmUnoriginal
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Post by IAmUnoriginal on Nov 1, 2018 17:14:22 GMT
They can cook quicker than your oven. You HAVE To leave the lid on. It will lose heat very fast every time that lid is opened. If you like a pretty turkey with brown skin for presentation, you aren't going to get that from a roaster. If you carve up your turkey before bringing it to the table and don't give a rip about the brown skin, the electric roaster works just fine. I use mine when we have a big crowd for Thanksgiving and I need the oven space for other things.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2018 17:35:03 GMT
I cooked one in a roaster for the first time last year. LOVED it! No need for a roasting bag, but do buy yourself a thermometer. Remove the roaster pan once the turkey is almost done and put the whole thing (uncovered) in the oven to brown the turkey. Turned out perfect.
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anaterra
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Post by anaterra on Nov 1, 2018 18:34:21 GMT
I always cook my turkey in a roaster... super easy... no basting needed... I do not get a brown crispy skin.. but I do get it falling apart and still juicy... love my bird in the roaster...
Also use my roaster for huge batches of chili or pot roast with carrots n potatoes.. I will also use it to make a huge batch of pasta with sauce n meat...
Honestly my roaster is a kitchen appliance I will never give up.. lol
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Post by vpohlman on Nov 1, 2018 20:39:11 GMT
I always use the roaster for turkey. And ham and chili and ham and bean soup and whatever else needs a big roaster! It's awesome! When my mom passed, I kept hers, so now I have two! WooHoo!
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Nov 1, 2018 23:31:28 GMT
We used one for a lot of Thanksgivings. It worked wonderful. Now, we deep fry the turkey. We've also used the roaster for chili and hot spiced cider.
We still have it and use it for the chili and cider now.
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Post by glory77 on Nov 2, 2018 4:08:58 GMT
Love my roaster to cook the turkey. Like others have mentioned, your turkey won’t brown as nicely as it does in the oven, but mine does get brown.
The turkey will cook a lot faster than it does in the oven. The first time I cooked a turkey in my roaster, it had one of those pop up timer things and I added a thermometer. I peeked at the turkey, way before it should have been done and saw that the pop up thing was up. I was thinking there’s no way this is done. I checked the internal temp with three different kitchen thermometers and they all showed the same temp. Waited a bit and carved into it and surprisingly, it was done.
A few things to look for in a roaster.
Be sure it comes with a rack with handles. The rack keeps the turkey from sitting on the very bottom of the roaster and the handles work great for lifting the hot turkey.
Also, be sure the inner pan comes out for washing and is fully submersible.
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Post by Lovebug2867 on Nov 2, 2018 4:13:10 GMT
We used electric roasters last year to do 2 turkeys (2 roasters) we baked it just like it was in the oven and it was moist and lovely golden skin.
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Post by mom26 on Nov 2, 2018 4:23:41 GMT
I've used a roaster for the last 5 years and LOVE it. Since you can't use an oven bag or baste, I soak a cheesecloth in melted butter (seasoned with various spices/herbs) and drape it over the top of the turkey. It comes out super moist, flavorful and not pale. The skin will be browned and crisped, too, but some of it will stick to the cheesecloth.
I can live with that, as there aren't many skin-eaters in this house.
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Post by beaglemom on Nov 2, 2018 6:14:01 GMT
Okay so I scrolled past this post so many times tonight and couldn't figure out why anyone would want an electric rooster. I think it is time for bed.
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Post by Fidget on Nov 2, 2018 13:03:54 GMT
I have cooked a turkey in my electric roaster for many years now. I think it cooks faster than the oven and is juicier, but like others have said it's not the magazine perfectly browned looking turkey, but it's still delicious!
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Post by Linda on Nov 2, 2018 17:23:37 GMT
I'll never go back to cooking my turkey (or my ham) in the oven - so much easier and quicker in the electric roaster and frees up the oven for sides
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Post by questioning on Nov 2, 2018 20:11:59 GMT
After not having stellar results with an electric roaster - I CRAVE crispy skin - we bought an oil-free propane “fryer” to cook turkeys in. It is the only way I’ve cooked them for a decade now. Perfect crisp skin, no added oil, very fast, and cooks out on our deck, freeing up kitchen space. It uses the same propane tank you use for a gas grill. link to Big Easy Oil-less Turkey FryerAn Amazon reviewer mentions using this for ribs. Have you cooked anything other than turkey in it? I hate to have a large single-use appliance. LOL I should just buy it anyway, I'm one of the many who've been led to Instant Pot and other purchases by your enabling.  |
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Post by elaine on Nov 3, 2018 0:08:58 GMT
After not having stellar results with an electric roaster - I CRAVE crispy skin - we bought an oil-free propane “fryer” to cook turkeys in. It is the only way I’ve cooked them for a decade now. Perfect crisp skin, no added oil, very fast, and cooks out on our deck, freeing up kitchen space. It uses the same propane tank you use for a gas grill. link to Big Easy Oil-less Turkey FryerAn Amazon reviewer mentions using this for ribs. Have you cooked anything other than turkey in it? I hate to have a large single-use appliance. LOL I should just buy it anyway, I'm one of the many who've been led to Instant Pot and other purchases by your enabling. I have only done turkey and ducks in it, but I could easily see doing ribs in it. Since ours sits out on our deck, next to the grill, it isn’t cluttering up the kitchen. The turkeys it produces are like a fried turkey without oil, which is also like a rotisserie turkey. It also produces caracasses that make very flavorful broth in your Instant Pot! ;-) |
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