And if you’re willing to splurge on a good one, it’ll be a reliable culinary companion for years. I recommend splurging for a stainless steal roaster. It’s easy to clean, extremely durable and can take the intense heat of a broiler. Nonstick surfaces are too easy to damage, either with utensils or high temperatures.

Are stainless-steel roasting pans good?

And if you’re willing to splurge on a good one, it’ll be a reliable culinary companion for years. I recommend splurging for a stainless steal roaster. It’s easy to clean, extremely durable and can take the intense heat of a broiler. Nonstick surfaces are too easy to damage, either with utensils or high temperatures.

What is the best roasting pan on the market?

The Best Roasting Pan

  • Our pick. Cuisinart 16″ Roasting Pan With Rack (MCP117-16BR) The best roasting pan.
  • Runner-up. Anolon Tri-ply Clad Roaster with Nonstick Rack. A good roaster.
  • Budget pick. Granite Ware 19-inch Covered Oval Roaster (F0510)
  • Upgrade pick. Williams Sonoma All-Clad Stainless-Steel Flared Roaster.

How do you clean a stainless-steel roasting pan?

Add a hearty pour of baking soda (about ¼ cup or ½ cup), and then carefully place your pan in the water. Reduce the water to a gentle boil, and let the pan cook for about 15 to 30 minutes, flipping or rotating it if necessary, so that all the sides are boiled. You should start to see brown residue flaking off.

What is the best pan for roasting potatoes?

Ceramic, metal, or glass pans all work well for cooking roast potatoes, provided they are the correct size for the amount of potatoes being cooked. Adding a small amount of vegetable oil to the pan prior to cooking will keep the potatoes from sticking to the bottom of a glass or ceramic pan.

Should a roasting pan have a lid?

Roasting pan lids Some roasting pans may come with a lid. You may see these called “covered roasters.” Many cooks will say that roasting should never involve a lid. They say a lid should only be used if you are making a pot roast or braising something.

Can you use steel wool on stainless steel pans?

Don’t Use Steel Wool or Steel Brushes Steel wool and steel brushes leave little particles on the surface of the stainless steel. These particles eventually rust and can stain the surface of the steel. Steel wool and brushes are also abrasive and can scratch the surface of your stainless steel.

What can I use to cover a pan?

Need to cover a pot or pan fast but can’t find the lid? Use a baking sheet or cookie pan (the “lid of choice” in most restaurant kitchens).