Unboxing and Using Our New Turkey Roaster

[@mixedupjo]

When I grow up (I'm only 68), I want to be just like YOU! No, that doesn't mean you're old, I just covet your knowledge and wisdom. Your kitchen is stunning! You couldn't pry me out of there with a herd of wild elephants. Your canning videos are PRICELESS!

[@ShesInLosAngeles]

I’m a widow living alone. After my husband died last year, I sold our 3,000 sq ft home of 40 years and did some drastic downsizing. I now live in a senior resort community near the beach with many amenities. I’m sure my husband would be pleased that I am being taken care of in a secure environment. One of the items I had to let go of was a similar oven that you unboxed. It reminds me of all our big family parties and how useful it was. 💕

[@billmiller4620]

Nice video, thank-you. My wife and I just bought a turkey roaster to use this Thanksgiving. I hope our turkey comes out as good as yours.

[@BethFerrier]

I resisted buying a roaster for almost fifty years. My mother-in-law used to produce the most gawd-awful turkeys every Thanksgiving with hers. It might have been because they started it in the Nesco the night before and baked the poor thing to death. When I learned how to can my own broth last year, a roaster was my second purchase, after the canner. It also made quick work of my tomatoes this fall. Roasters are amazing tools when used for good and not evil (over done turkeys)!

[@rainwaterrefugehomestead2267]

I feel your pain. 😂

[@lilblackduc7312]

I'm glad you posted that! Now, I don't feel so alone...

[@dawncrossland3028]

I Have My Mother-in-Law’s Turkey Roaster & even though it is OLD & UGLY it Works Like a Charm!

[@Alipotamus]

I have been using the Reynolds turkey cooking bag for my 53 years of marriage, after years of watching my parents use the same. We have never had a failure. It’s easy, cheap, gives plenty of gravy and the cleanup is a breeze.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I have used them for years as well.

[@pamelamarquez1173]

My birds passed away several years ago. The vet and many articles online blamed the cooking bags. I bought this roaster instead of the bags.

[@PrayNow4all]

I wish I could give you 5 stars for this video! It’s got real life with the real estate decisions, drama with the opening of the damaged box and the anxiety over whether the roaster will heat up, concern over whether it will do a satisfactory job with an unfamiliar recipe, and the thrill of victory when it’s successful!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤩

[@RoseRedHomestead]

LOL! Thanks for explaining it like that! Well done!!! Loved it.

[@jenacacruz]

this comment made my day lol its so true I just love her videos.

[@nancyp1568]

The roaster is such a versatile item. I cook multiple chickens during the day , many quarts of bone broth, many more of tomato sauce - all without having to worry about over cooking and usually overnight. Enjoy your new appliance!

[@retiredpsych2658]

I love my Nesco roasters- a small one and one the size of yours. I do my turkey that way each year. I follow the Nesco directions, except, I put the turkey in a disposable aluminum roasting pan inside the Nesco. Works wonderfully, and the cleanup is a breeze. I do the same in the small Nesco cooker to make our Christmas ham. Literally, effortless cleanup.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Love that idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@richardmace5429]

I have a roaster just like yours and I have found that the inside scratches very easily. I have switched to using a silicone whisk inside of it to help to minimize the scratching. I think I may buy a few extra turkeys when they go on sale to do exactly what you are planning on doing. Thanks for the idea.

[@lorrainedecosta5079]

Definitely silicone whisk!! 😍

[@dakilangt.v.2180]

Unboxing and demonstrating the use of a new turkey roaster is a helpful video for those who are looking to expand their cooking equipment and explore new ways of preparing holiday meals. Your audience will appreciate seeing the pros and cons of the roaster, as it can guide their decisions when it comes to investing in kitchen appliances. Keep up the great work in sharing your insights with your subscribers! 🦃🍽

[@janicemartin1580]

i use my 28 qt Hamilton Beach roaster for everything! You can cook your roast/chicken, potatoes & veggies, and a cake for desert all at the same time. I waterbath pints in it, by covering jars, cranking up to 400* and bringing it to boil. Generally I can then slowly turn down to 350* to maintain the boil. I use it for broths, tomato sauce, apple sauce and apple butter, browning large quantities of meat or hamburger, carmelized onions, caramel sauce, and so many other goodies. Between the roaster and airfryer, I rarely use my oven. You will absolutely love this gadget. Try everything in the recipe portion of your manual, to learn how to use it for baking.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Wow--thank you for all those ideas. I had not thought of water bath canning, but it would certainly work for that so long as the jars are covered with water.

[@Mama2Many82]

My beloved Oster turkey roaster broke earlier this year. 😩 As a family of 11, that thing was such a convenience!! I could easily cook 2 whole large chickens in it, or the biggest turkeys I could find! I am asking for a new one for Christmas this year. Thanks for the review of this one!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Sorry your older one broke.

[@TravelingMissD]

I'm now sold on purchasing an electric roaster! It really makes so much sense to have the turkey going and free up the oven for other items. Thank you for another great video, and Happy Thanksgiving 2023! 🍁🦃🍁

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are very welcome.

[@pamt8430]

Bought a roaster oven about 5 yrs ago to preserve tomato sauce etc...my first session was Thanksgiving turkey, lol. Was the best turkey and have been doing it this way since. Definitely worth saving oven space for the rest of the dinner. (and it works great for chili, tomato sauce, and broth too)

[@lindaromaine2951]

Once when I was short of oven space, I sat a 9x13 pan with a potatoe casserole down in on a rack and used it like an oven.

[@fsgromad]

My family has always used a roaster oven to cook holiday turkey or ham since I can remember (hint that is since the sixties). This was because we have a large family and it frees up the oven for all the side dishes. Back then it was on a stand so you did not have to use up your counter space. We even use ours for our large canning projects. It is just so versatile when cooking many large patches of food.

[@sonyareeder7855]

I have that brand in a older model. I used it for a few large canning projects, simmering applesauce and tomato sauce. One word of advice...if you cook anything acidic I suggest you purchase those roaster oven bag liners. Saves on the enamel.

[@ellengrasso7896]

I love my roaster oven! Place the oven to roast my turkey in the laundry room, gives me extra space to cook other things that need more attention. Also, during the summer, it saves heating up the kitchen. Thank you both for the wonderful videos!!!! -

[@kshoe5004]

Thank you so much Pam and Jim for reviewing this method of cooking!

[@kaesmomFitz]

I had no idea that things like pies and breads could be made in a roaster. I always thought they were just for, well, roasting. This kind of makes it a game changer!

[@mdteacher1]

In a pinch I used mine to bake a pie and it came out so well I'd definitely do it again. Very even heat

[@bettypierce8050]

I have had a Nesco 18-quart Roaster for 34 years. I would not cook a turkey in anything else. (I am sure other brands are just as good.) I use it as a second oven too. Have fun with your roaster. Thank you and Jim for all of your wonderful videos.

[@LouiseBaril]

My oven broke just before the summer. I haven't been around to finding someone to fix it. I love my old oven. So I,ve been using one of those roaster as an oven since. I bake everything in it. From pizza to muffins to cakes to chickens and roasts, grilles veggies, roasted potatoes. It's been a god sent. Just a note...as you know be careful with your oil bottle. It should never touch your silicon brush. You're contaminating the oil content with poultry juices. 😉

[@ryderblu]

My grandparents had a small kitchen, the stove had a single oven. They purchase a turkey roaster and used it all the time. We purchased one as well. Great addition to every kitchen.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That is awesome!

[@suzyvance7328]

I am soooooo happy you did this video. I have a HB roaster and while at the local Goodwill I found another brand new one for $12. Such a good find. I have gatherings durning the summer evenings and one of my favorites to serve is a baked potato bar. I put washed and pricked large potatoes in the turkey roaster and in less than 1 1/2 hours I have 25-30 baked potatoes ready to go. Funny, I have never done a turkey in the roaster. Not sure why but I will take one of the roasters to my son's home and roast the turkey in it for Thanksgiving. Thank you... Thank you!!!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Love that potato idea!! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@MaryWehmeier]

Great idea!

[@karenwoodall6132]

I just bought a roaster. I’m hosting Thanksgiving this year for our family and have been nervous about cooking the turkey in it. Now, after watching your video, I’m not scared. Thank you.

[@lavernebufmack5091]

I have had three roasters in my 82 years and I don’t know what I would have done without them. I really used them a lot for big batch canning when all six of our children were still at home. It was always used during the holidays and for big family gatherings. I still use it to make big batches of broth. Hope you enjoy and use yours as much as I have.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you so much for your post. I enjoyed reading how you have used your roaster over the years.

[@barbarabarnhouse7009]

My mom always cooked our turkey in a roaster. She started it sometime during the night and I still remember waking up to that aroma in the morning!

[@theresarodriguez1479]

Your hair looks beautiful!!❤I love the look for 🍂 autumn

[@blknight113]

I’ve been using my electric Turkey roaster for years! After a Turkey dinner, I debone the meat and then just add water and some veggies and make my Turkey stock! Easy easy! I only have one oven as well and I find it much easier to handle a Turkey on the counter rather than bending over and wrestling with a heavy turkey out of the oven on my stove!

[@donnawilkinson5536]

I’m happy you are certain you will be happy remaining where you are. I live in the PNW, and I love it here! Enjoy your golden years where you are happiest. ♥️

[@nursekate6772]

You're going to LOVE that! I have one and use it for blanching sweet corn in the summer and blanching several vegetables for dehydrating. It's wonderful!

[@rkng1]

I've had one of those, Roasters for several years. It's very handy. I've used it to make a large batch of chile, tamales, etc.

[@robingirven4570]

Thank you for another great video Jim & Pam!

[@oldschool72]

You have to turn the knob for it to turn on.. I have a 1941 Nesco floor model with adjustable steam vent for roasting or baking and hinged lid that locks in place. I still use it constantly. It has two racks, top removable rack that holds a square granite pan 12x12 and two short granite deep loaf pans with lids that I use for cooking ribs, corn and baked beans all at once. The rack has handles that spring out that you can raise and sits up and rests on the edge of the lid rim for serving. It holds a 30 lb turkey. Your turkey looks so good I can smell it !!!

[@rbmcobra]

They are great for cooking turkeys in. Saves up space in the oven on Thanksgiving! I have been using mine for decades!!! Having that temperature light is very important if you buy one!

[@kathygarner419]

Pam: You will enjoy your new turkey roaster. I have used mine to simmer tomato and pasta sauce to the perfect consistency prior to canning. You can make massive batches of chili, you can use it to pre-cook vegetables and dried beans. You can also use it for making apple butter and many other things. I have 3 and they have always been put to good use.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Wow! Thanks for the tips on the versatility of the roaster. Jim

[@lynsmith2698]

Hi Pam, I also have an electric roaster. I use it for make large amounts of chicken and beef broth and tomato sauces to can. I just love how versatile they are. Great video 🌷🇨🇦

[@brittanyhargraves5382]

We have a roaster that we absolutely LOVE!! Once I got super familiar with the temp settings and experimented a bit, I use mine as a giant crock pot for bulk apple butter, lard rendering, and such :) yum! 😋

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That is awesome! Jim

[@FrugalGrammie]

I've seen a couple of comments on other channels/pages about people giving away all of their prepped food because they were moving. I couldn't believe it! So even though you wont be moving, perhaps covering this topic would be helpful for those of us that are. Thank you, Pam and Jim for all your great teaching. You're the best!

[@sharonholmes6803]

I have three of those (we use them a lot for many things) and I LOVE THEM!!!!!!

[@Nadine-ol8dn]

We have several 18 qt. Ovens, and we love them. I am so happy you are not moving. You have reminded us of how beautiful our area is. Now that we are done with the gardens we can make some of those day trips.

[@lenelenore]

Many blessings to you in your new old home!😁❤️ And I’m sure you’ll enjoy using your roaster for many years, and many holidays. I’ve never been fortunate enough to have two ovens; in fact, my current (and final, I hope) home has a rather small kitchen, which has been a challenge. My son bought me the very same kind of roaster a couple years ago because he thought it might be a help to me, and I’ve loved it. It made the holidays much easier, and I’ve been happy to use it to roast my “extra” turkeys and hams (bought while the prices were cheap during the holiday season), and have also used it to cook broth and meat for canning, applesauce for canning, and two or three beef roasts at a time for, yes, canning. Heh.

[@robin5382]

I bought a large turkey roaster at end of Spring which I used for making all my canning tomatoes, soups, stews, meats, etc. It really frees up my stovetop for pressure canning. It came in wonderfully throughout this canning, pressure canning, and freeze drying season. I plan to do my turkey this year in it to free up my oven for other things. Thank you for sharing your experience with the gravy. Another great video.

[@daveandellenbartlett8725]

I love my roaster! I never thought of it as a second oven 😂 but I use it to make broth and roast tomatoes for canning lol! A whole new world…

[@lcinflorida8728]

Thank you! Your presentations are always delightful! I'm going to keep my eyes peeled for one of these secondhand (yardsales, goodwill). I didn't know I wanted one til now!!😃👍

[@barbaram5787]

I'm glad to hear you have researched the canola oil and are okay with it. It is my oil of choice. Those electric roasters are very popular with the women in my area. I've had one for years and have cooked all kinds of food in it. I even have a smaller one for smaller meals.

[@lizchilders4154]

Great timing! Just got a new, never used, 8 year old 22qt Turkey roaster. Mine has a light that comes on and off as it reaches temp, cools slightly and reaches temp again. I just made some homemade Granola in it. Turned out fantastic! Am going to love this “extra oven” and look forward to watching more of your videos using yours.

[@jenniferkelly8728]

Pam, I have the same roaster and you're going to love it. Like you, I too have only one oven. Once you play around with it, you'll be amazed at what you can do.

[@Toby-Cooper]

I've seen those big roasters occasionally at thrift stores. Now that I know what they can do, maybe I'll consider picking one up. Thx for the video. Helpful as always. 👍❤️🙏

[@cherlaneharris100]

I was thinking of checking out the thrift stores too.

[@rpsmith2519]

My daughter has one of those she bought 19 years ago and we use it for lots of stuff besides roasting. We made chili in it and then canned it

[@kellygarnet6329]

I do that too. It's great for canning projects.

[@donnarandall3275]

I have this very same roaster. Years ago I had a Nesco roaster of the same size. As things go, after many years of use, my Nesco died. I couldn't find another Nesco of this size, so bought the Hamilton Beach. I've had mine for 5 years or so and it works exactly the same as the Nesco. I do the holiday cooking for the family and truly enjoy this appliance.

[@deborahkemp7143]

That's a dandy. My MIL had one and used it all the time. She had 7 kids and a very large extended family. We are just 2 people, we only do turkey breaststroke. I don't think I will getting one. Congrats on your new wonder machine. 😊

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I am getting lots of ideas from others how we can use it for many other things. I am excited to try!

[@tigerhead379]

I dearly love my oster roasting oven. I use it for everythig from turkeys to broth and even boiled peanuts. It is one of my fav appliances. Well done pam. That turkey looks amazing.

[@tracyg4783]

I’ve used my turkey roaster in canning a lot. I make my applesauce and my bone broth in it. It yields about 10 quarts of stock that I can in pints and that fills up my canner perfectly.

[@peterh5485]

I did borrow a friend’s roaster to make stock from all the bones my freezer accumulated. One thing about it is the thin metal lid. It allows A LOT of heat loss into the house. I covered it with a few dish towels to insulate it and keep the kitchen (whole house) cooler. Also, be careful as it is easily dented.

[@joycestone5292]

Hello there!! I bought the same roaster about 3 years ago and love it !!!!! My turkeys come out magazine beautiful every time! We moved from East Coast to West coast and my roaster got dented on one side of the handle. The dent looks pretty bad, but the roaster functions as it always has. Very good quality product. Thanks for this video!

[@randievans8803]

Love mine! Have had it for many years. The past few years I have used to make large batches of beef or chicken bone broth that I then pressure can. Yummy, yummy!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Sounds great! Thanks for sharing.

[@lisapop5219]

I love using mine for big canning projects. I have one almost like it.

[@AZCanner]

Try your new turkey roaster with your solar generator and the solar panels charging the same time you're using the generator to roast the turkey. Let us know if the generator can keep the roaster going until the turkey is cooked.

[@helenstarr8323]

❤I think you’re going to love this. Mine works awesome and with the deep roaster you can cook a huge turkey and it heats evenly with no hot spots. 😀

[@IceCreamCarla]

No kidding! Great timing for this video!!!! I ordered a Nesci from Amazon and it just arrived today!!!! The Nesco says to remove the inner pan, turn it up to high and it will "smoke out". I guess the factory chemicals need to burn off. That was ssomething i did outside. The Nesco also has very dangerous edges. Back in the day., edges used to be rolled and they were smooth. Im planning to try to lightly brush those edges with Plastidip.... Congrats on your new gadget!!!... Mine came packed similar to yours, but each piece was in a factory sealed plastic bag. Mine also came with an owners manual, warranty card and a sheet of paper with the warning to "smoke it out" before cooking in it. And mine is red!

[@laurab8547]

I have a Nesco just like this and I love it! In the past year I have made large batches of tomato sauce, bone broth, apple butter, apple sauce and salsa verde. I have also made my Thanksgiving turkey in it as well. Cooks great! 250 is about the max I will use it on or it will scorch the food I am making and remember to put water in the bottom pan to help prevent your food from burning. This will be a huge help to you with canning, Pam!

[@Janet_1111]

I just got a new one a couple of weeks ago exactly like yours...It works great...Hopefully you got a great deal...Kohls had them on sale and then with extra % off it came down to only $35. It will make a nice addition to our kitchen especially during the holidays.

[@dianeroome972]

I never realized how useful these roasters were till recently. Now I want one. I watched a video where someone made tomato sauce to can in one of these, it looked so handy. Now, you have a good looking turkey. I thought they would steam food, not roast. I'll be checking them out!

[@susanmurten6178]

I use mine for big batch canning! Applesauce, tomato sauce and bone broth. It works awesome! You don't have to babysit it and makes a huge batch.

[@susanmurten6178]

I'd get the bigger one though. The one I have is an Oster and it can hold a 23 lb turkey.

[@boymama1623]

Same here!!!!

[@mb0314]

Good buy that roaster, I had one as well, but the thermostat stopped working, so I haven’t replaced it yet. Moved to a smaller home, no basement, so it may not be so convenient to have one again to store when not in use. Good luck, you’re going to love it.

[@ShalomShalom-d5c]

My dad used one of those roasters back in the 1960s. His lid had glass in it under the large handle so you could view the turkey.

[@MrandMrsBurns]

They make bags to line your roaster, like crock pot liners. Makes clean up a breeze! Do put about a quart of water between the removable pan and roaster to keep precooked things warm without burning, like pasta or cabbage rolls. In Pa, most wedding food tables have these lined up with all kinds of goodies inside. I have used mine to season cast iron. Outside it keep the smell of seasoning cast iron out of our house. I have baked bread and pies in it. I have used it many times on our screened in porch or in the garage to keep the heat outside for long-cook things such as bone broth and turkeys! It is actually called a roaster “oven”! Enjoy!

[@danniemcdonald7675]

Do you have to make any changes in recipes when you bake in it? Does the condensation make the food soggy? I haven't baked in mine. It was given to me without a user's manual, so no recipes. Hmmm .. maybe there are some YT cvideos.

[@MrandMrsBurns]

It is named a roaster OVEN. I get no condensation baking in it. If I’m making bone broth it does have condensation but not while baking. It is an oven. I make no changes to my recipes. Hope this helps

[@danniemcdonald7675]

@@MrandMrsBurns Thanks!

[@joanneenglishgantt5827]

Rose we only have one oven too and that’s after having the grandest kitchen with two ovens in our previous home. Just difficult to coordinate a turkey and ham and sides and all with one oven and I do cook a lot anyway. So I bought the same roaster oven that you have. Our box was equally as in bad shape when it arrived. So glad to see you do a video on it. I have yet to use it and now I’m looking forward to it.

[@C2yourself]

My grandmother had a Hamilton Beech roaster back in the 50s and 60s. She was an excellent cook and at Thanksgiving the turkey was made in the roaster and the oven was for the casseroles and dinner rolls. Friends of mine have hosted Thanksgiving for 35 people and have 3-4 roasters for 2 turkeys, turduckin and sometimes ham. Clean up is easy

[@lisaferrari9211]

I just bought that exact roaster. My plan is for cooking down apples next year for apple sauce and tomatoes from the garden. Our 6 apple trees produced well over 200lbs of apples this year. It took FOREVER to make apple sauce! 😂

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That is a LOT of applesauce!!!

[@lisaferrari9211]

@@RoseRedHomestead I also made dehydrated apples and a bunch of bags in the freezer. My neighbor made 44 quarts with the apples I gave her. I'll be giving some of mine away.

[@joeyhardin1288]

Thank you. We fix a turkey at least once a month. God Bless and stay safe.

[@sr1273]

I have used the Nesco Roaster and my mom had one. I'm 81. I have gone through 3of them. Love this roaster

[@sheilam4964]

Great buy Pam & Jim and a great vid, again. Thx for doing this and sharing. 👍👍👍👍👍 I've had mine for over 15 yrs and have cooked everything in it from baked goods to bread, to meat, to casseroles, to boiled eggs (more correctly they are baked eggs in their shell - the eggs don't explode and you can do dozens at a time). It can be used as a proofing cabinet for raising your bread dough (bowl and all). Think of it as an oven, a casserole dish, a roaster, a crock pot (it will cook low and slow), . . . I recommend getting an oven thermometer to record the temperature at each setting on the dial so you know what temp you will be cooking at, for each setting on the dial. Mine is 25 F under for each setting. I did a setting test on another one for a friend of mine. Hers was under by almost 50 F at the low end and closer to 20 F under at the higher temp settings. Neither my roaster nor hers could reach 450 F, the highest setting. I also believe the heating element is around the side of the pan, like a crock pot, and not on the bottom of the pan. The only thing they can't do is Pressure cook and maybe deep fry (I'm not willing to try it for safety reasons but it probably could.) Mine has the sharp, rough edges like Pam's but a metal file will fix that, if you so desire.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you for sharing all those great ideas!!!!!

[@janhoffman1318]

I just turned my holidays to my daughters. Had a roaster simular to this and gave that to my daughter some time ago.

[@rebel0905]

I have a Hamilton Beach Roaster, I love mine. I use it also for when I am making a large batch of pasta sauce for canning..

[@kellygarnet6329]

Yup. Me too.

[@MM-oc3sb]

I have a roaster like that but Aroma brand. I purchased it specifically to make large batch bone broth in - as I learned from my other favorite online teacher, Sarah, from Living Traditions Homestead. It has Temperature indicator and a removable interior pan. Works wonderful for broth. I love the lid holders above the handles. Lol I've yet to roast a turkey in it and I can't wait to learn about that from you!❤

[@tizmehere492]

Wow, my husband and I took a “Thanksgiving Bootcamp” class at a local kitchen store just last night. Turkey is clearly in the air 😋

[@dianaross5440]

I bought / 1 week ago/ 2 Hamilton Beach appliances. Both of the boxes looked like yours. No damage done, they work perfectly.

[@bernicebrown1848]

Your channel is the very best on the internet! I am constantly checking to see what's new and watching all the older videos. In this video, you mentioned 60 days of meals from freezer. Is this something in the making or already listed here? Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@MissLee777]

You will love it. I've had one for many years and always use is for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The only thing is...if it's a large turkey, the top (breast) skin doesn't brown well. But just pop it in the oven for a bit and your set. It is also GREAT for making bone broth.

[@KitchenFairy61]

I bought a slightly used Oster oven roaster off of Facebook market place for a great price. My idea is to use it to make a lot of turkey bone broth for soups and stews. My favorite way to cook meats in the fall and winter is to use my various sizes of Römertopf clay bakers to cook both my turkey and a roast at the same time. They work fantastically, making the turkey fall off the bone juicy. My roasts come out nicely crusted and tender. I've use a Römertopf for over 40 years, when I was given one as a bride by my Aunt. I recently inherited my parent's Römertopf, it was much used and loved.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You have made me very curious about those roasters! I will be looking up information on them.

[@kennabruno7465]

I recently purchased a roaster and it was over 100.00 dollars. Then recently I was in Utah and went into a Deseret industry thrift store and found one for 7.00 dollars looked like it had never been used and another for my son for 7.00 dollars they both work. So look around you may get lucky!

[@nadinehansen9241]

I have one almost exactly like that. Even though I have 2 ovens I decided to get it one year when I was doing a huge Thanksgiving dinner for a lot of relatives. One thing I have used it for is for baking a lot of garden squash in the fall so that I could freeze the cooked squash. I used it instead of the oven because I could steam it. I have also cooked a whole 5 or 8 pound package of frozen chicken which I shredded and froze in packages for casseroles.

[@inkmetal1]

When grandma replaced her Nesco roaster she gave me her old one. I remember the old one from about when I was 5. So it's easily 70 years old. And yes it still works .I live in Wisconsin close enough to Two Rivers where Nesco is made I drove to the factory to purchase a newer one.I also have the 3 pans which are great. Roasters like this usually only heat from the sides so be careful of items touching the sides. For canning or freezing turkey I do 8 piece cut and use the pressure cooker. Half a turkey in about 30 min.

[@melaniemorris7757]

I just purchased one. Anxious to try mine as well!

[@traceyvaile7625]

I love my roaster. I use it in the garage when it's hot out, keeps my house cool, lol.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Great idea!

[@cuminme-c1t]

Thank you for sharing information on the Hamilton Beach roaster , we have teenagers who will be wanting to use the roaster too and with the lid being sharp on the underneath rim wouldn't be a good idea for us to purchase.. we as adults wife and I would remember However our teenage daughters would not . Our twin Teenage girls get silly and playful together every time they're cooking together in the kitchen . Turkey looks amazing we will be trying this recipe for our Christmas turkey We really appreciate your channel Always learning something new.

[@barbaramanning8299]

As always, thank you for your advice and education. I recently discovered that a turkey roaster can also be used to make large batches of chili, soup, stew, sauces, or any other liquid dish. Yes, we're talking LARGE batch here, but who wouldn't want to make and store their own tomato sauce for a whole year? My only reference is the YT channel, Becomingafarmgirl, who lots of videos on how to use a turkey roaster all year long. Thanks again!

[@grlnexdoorable]

I love Cassandra.

[@mburton2402]

I bought a 22qt roaster about 4 months ago and I love it. I use mine mostly for making large batches of stock, soups, pasta sauce, fruit butters, and anything else I would use a large pot for. Basically, I can fill and can more jars at one time....less batches, less time, less cleanup, and it frees up room on my stove for processing. I have room to water bath and pressure can at the same time.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Love the water bath canning idea!

[@joliereinhardt903]

I use almost the exact same mixture of spices when I make a turkey but I put mine in a turkey bag overnight for the spices to brine it. Your turkey looks delicious!

[@betsyross2.065]

I had one of those,it worked extremely well, beyond my expectations...

[@danniemcdonald7675]

Congratulations on the purchase of your new "oven" ! I have one that a friend gave me when she was downsizing. It has a 3-compartment tray that can be used for cooking/warming other dishes. I've never baked in it, but may have to try that!

[@magsstewart5488]

I have 2 Westinghouse roasters/ovens from the ‘50’s, pink & blue. I love them so, but rarely use them anymore. But they do have indicator lights! 😅

[@noreentaylor702]

I too miss my double oven. We now roast my turkey the day before, slice it up and cover it in broth to store in the refrigerator. The turkey soaks up broth and stays so moist and all we do is reheat it on Thanksgiving day. So many people have done it like this after tasting how moist the turkey is and also you don't have the big mess to clean up and can spend time visiting with family instead. My husband also smokes a turkey the day before and again, do the same thing. I have a smaller Nesco roaster and use that to reheat the smoked turkey. My oven is freed up for the stuffing and other fixings.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That sounds really delicious! And visiting with family is really what the holidays are all about!

[@ChristinemAlred-mn5if]

My roaster oven has an extra piece that has 3 compartments so that you can keep extra things like mashed potatoes, gravy, vegitables or whatever. I love mine. Enjoy!😊

[@robingirven4570]

I’ve seen those and almost bought one but for the two of us and the rare occasion we have a big family dinner, I settled on the 22 qt Nesco. I mainly use it to make tomato sauce during harvest season.

[@gloriawills7025]

I have my mother's just like that. Once made a huge pot of vegetables soup!

[@donna1018]

Mine is just like yours I love it!

[@Craftyone321]

I have the same one

[@denisematthews3075]

Do you mind sharing the brand you have? Thank you so much!

[@ladyblue9278]

I love my roaster! It’s the best thing when canning too! I use it year around ❤

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Water bath canning pints. Jim

[@deborah0357]

So glad you strained the gravy. When you first started, it looked like coagulated blood.

[@DianePahl]

I have two roaster ovens and love them. I use them when necessary and when I can. But here is something for you to think about. I got the Breville Smart Oven Air, I believe it's called and it's wonderful for all the extra things I want to do. I dumped the toaster because it can toast, proof and bake bread, bake cookies or cakes and roast. So, when I have my big oven doing one thing, I can do anything I want to do with the Breville. Check it out, you may want one :) I still use my roasters for big items, like doing a big turkey and it's great for when you want to do a big batch of tomatoes to can or make a big batch of applesauce but the Breville does a great job on the every day things. By the way, both of my roasters are the Nesco brand and no sharp edges and they have worked great for many years.

[@michellehill6136]

Your video is wonderful. Now I need to get this roaster. FYI I’m sure others probably mentioned but you touched the brush to your oil bottle.

[@Catlud12-sx6iw]

After watching this bought the roaster, made the juiciest turkey ever!!! Thank you!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

So glad it worked for you!

[@trelainaswildelife]

I have a turkey roaster and rarely use it. Thank you for this video!