Turkey roaster? What do you use?

[kuhio98]

Those aluminum pans don't cost much - how about buying 2 and putting one inside the other. That ought to make it sturdy enough.

Yep, that's what we do. Put the nested pans on a cookie sheet or pizza pan. Makes it easier (and sturdier) for taking it out and putting it back in the oven.

[Karen]

Paul's mom uses an enamelware roasting pan - the kind that's black with white speckles, it's plenty sturdy, and she's used it for as long as I can remember.

[Seravieve]

Paul's mom uses an enamelware roasting pan - the kind that's black with white speckles, it's plenty sturdy, and she's used it for as long as I can remember.

That's what my mom uses too! Same black with white speckles.

[Freedom]

I have two of those roasting pans, the blue with white speckles. Not sure, I don't think they are enamel ware. Used them for roasts and chickens. Anyhow, they are 2 different sizes, both too small for this turkey.

I'm going to try the Reynolds bag! I bought one aluminum disposable pan when I bought the turkey (to make sure I had SOMETHING!) I usually use a cookie sheet under it. Guess buying a roaster just isn't gonna happen and that is fine; I know 14 noses who would prefer food and treats!

[cassiesmom]

I know 14 noses who would prefer food and treats!

Are they going to want some turkey in their dishes? My cat always gets some (grandmeowmie always makes sure I give her a little in her dish).

[Freedom]

Oh yes, all 14 of them will get some!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hmmmmmm ...

Wonder what Bob Evans uses ???

I'll ask on Turkey Day.

[Asiel]

Paul's mom uses an enamelware roasting pan - the kind that's black with white speckles, it's plenty sturdy, and she's used it for as long as I can remember.

That's what I've been using for years. I've given a few others a try but for me this is the best and I wouldn't use anything else now. I also use a smaller version to make home baked beans and I love it.

[Lady's Human]

Personally, I use LoH, but I think she'd be a bit put off by interstate requests.

[Lady's Human]

On a serious note, we need to get a new roasting pan, I'm looking at a heavy stainless or aluminum pan, depending on what will fit in our oven.

[Freedom]

I am done with this project! I bought a granite ware pan with lid (on sale at Benny's, Lady's Human) and they had an 8 position rack for under $5. It is small enough that I can use it in several of my pans.

Thanks all! I am now officially ready to cook this huge turkey!

[joycenalex]

i was at macys dept store this afternoon. the have a heavy duty roaster with a solid looking rack for $9.99. the pan would have held a 20# turkey for thanksgiving, then afterwards there would have been a great lasagna pan. hope this helps someone, ten dollars is a good price for that quality