OK - all you gourmet cooks out there - I wish to buy my daughter-in-law a great roaster. I would appreciate any comments you might have re Calphalon, All-Clad, and Cuisinart.
They all look very similar (I am researching on-line) and will purchase that way or in New York City (where we are going for Christmas!!).
Your comments are greatly appreciated.
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I have a non-stick Lagostina roasting pan that came with a rack - it's great! (although you have to be careful when making gravy to not scratch the non-stick). I've had it for 5 years now & it's still in great condition
I've recently seen a very similar version available at Loblaws for a fraction of the price - $25. I'm considering buying a second one for those rare times when you need 2.
Has anyone used the Williams and Sonoma roasters? I have admired them for some time, but haven't sprung for one yet. They are not cheap, but even
a burnt roast would look beautiful in them.
I've been wonder if they are worth it (close to $200). Ikea has a similar version for about $30 to $40. (stainless steel).
Does anyone have the Williams and Sonoma? On another topic, I switched to their cookie sheets and have stopped burning cookies, so the cookie sheets are definitely worth investing in!
We have been using Cuisinart pots and pans for (OMG, I can't believe it - where has the time gone????) 9 years now. They are fanastic - still as good as the day we bought them. All clad will be more expensive, but I'm not sure it will be any better, really - although DH wants some allclad!!! Our pans go from stove top to oven to dishwasher and we are very happy with them. I would think the roaster would be the same.
Lore
is heavy steel with a teflon coating and riveted handles - about $50 at Home Hardware. I love it. IT has a rack - no cover. I wouldn't use a cover anyway as my oven has a probe. I don't like cooking with the cover anyway - just a tent of foil if you think you need it. When I cooked with a cover - it cooked too fast and was overdone.
Look for the one with the heaviest gauge of stainless steel and one with the handles riveted on not screwed on. Make sure that it will fit in her oven as there are some that are oversized for professional ovens and they won't fit in a regular oven.
The KitchenAid stinless with rack is the one I have in my kitchen, however there in no cover. I have never missed not having the cover at all as the roaster only gets used a few times year for a large roast or bird. This is cleaned up easy as the meat sits on the rack if you decide to use it this way. I cannot remember what I paid for it but I have had it for 10 years.
Purchasing in New York may be an advantage price wise if you do not mind shopping with the masses. Then if you purchase it here you have to transport it.