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- Good value
- Holds turkey up to 22 pounds
- Well-insulated interior
- Sturdier than disposable aluminum roasting pans
- No included rack
- Not suitable for stovetop use
- Less sturdy than more expensive roasting pans
We found reviews of this pan in Cook's Illustrated, Slate.com, and Canadian Living magazines. Of these, the Cook's Illustrated review is the most thorough. Slate.com's Jonathan Kauffman tested this pan with the lid on, which caused the turkey he cooked to steam instead of roasting. Cook's Illustrated tested this pan with the lid off and liked it well enough to recommend it for infrequent roasters.
Reviewers agree that the Granite Ware Rectangular Roaster is the best pan for occasional roasting: It's far superior to disposable aluminum pans, but it isn't nearly as sturdy as the Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Steel Roasting Pan (*est. $130). Editors at Cook's Country consider the Granite Ware roaster a good budget choice for infrequent use, as long as you don't use it the lid or attempt to make gravy on the stovetop. Using the lid causes turkey and other meats to steam rather than roast, and it inhibits browning. Owners who have posted reviews on Amazon.com are generally happy with their Granite Ware roasters. Some complain about the pan's light weight, but others counter that this makes it easier to maneuver, especially when full. Granite Ware also sells an oval roaster (*est. $20) that performs almost identically.
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Our Sources
1. Cook's Illustrated Magazine
Cook's Illustrated evaluates eight roasting pans, ranging in price from $20 to $100. They test each by roasting a turkey in the oven, searing a pork loin on the stovetop and evaluating ease of use.
Review: Roasting Pans, Editors of Cook's Illustrated, Mar. 2004
2. Slate.com
Kauffman tests six roasting pans by cooking a turkey and a pork roast. The Granite Ware USA Roaster with Lid earned a "not recommended" rating because the turkey cooked in it tasted "boiled," but the results would have probably been different if he hasn't used the lid.
Review: Nice Rack: Which Roasting Pan is Best for Your Thanksgiving Turkey?, Jonathan Kauffman, Nov. 17, 2006
Christine Picheca tests five roasting pans by preparing chicken and potato wedges in each pan. A "speckled pan," whose manufacturer is not named, is judged the best value. This pan closely resembles the Granite Ware roaster that Cook's Illustrated tested.
Review: Five Roasting Pans Tested with Roast Chicken and Potatoes, Christine Picheca
4. Cooking.com
Online retailer Cooking.com invites owners to post reviews of their cookware. More than 40 owners rate the Granite Ware oval pan at an average of 4.6 stars out of 5.
Review: Oval Roaster with Lid by Granite Ware, Contributors to Cooking.com
5. Amazon.com
At Amazon.com, the Granite Ware rectangular roasting pan earns an average score of 3.5 stars out of 5 from a handful of reviewers. Some say it's lightweight, but others say it's far better than disposable aluminum pans.
Review: Granite Ware 19.5 x 13 x 9.5 Inch Covered Rectangular Roaster, Contributors to Amazon.com