Does anyone know if it would work in a roasting bag? I cook my 23 plus pound turkey in a roasting bag.
189132
I don't see why you couldn't put the turkey in a bag and have the lifter on the outside. You could then use the lifter in the same way as you would without the bag.
42534
I only roast/smoke chickens using this roaster. It is to small for a turkey.
1784723
I have a 6 quart. A 12 lb. turkey is too big I would suggest a 20 qt roaster.
1431187
I don't know as I ahve not cooked a turkey in it. It looks like a 20-23 lb turkey would work. I suggewst that you contact the Hamilton Beach customer service to get a accurate figure.
733328
Just used mine for the first time. So, hope this answer is not too late. I cooked a 14 pound turkey in my 14 inch Calphalon roaster and it was a perfect fit. Would not go much bigger.
105829
I would say yes. Of course depending on the size of your roast. I prepared turkey breast an then a 3 lb pork tenderloin. Definitely takes strength to lift from thru oven.
1260648
I'm sorry I haven't attempted to roast a 20lbs Turkey. I have been able to roast two 8lbs pork shoulders at the same time. They for side by side and have plenty of space above. The roaster is deep and the lid is raised so there might be plenty of space for your turkey.
1461332
It's pretty big but we've never tried cooking a 24lb turkey in it. We've only cooked a pretty good size chicken, among other types of meat, in it and it worked absolutely great. Easy to clean, lightweight, and cooks a mean meal. Just looking at it, I think a 24lb turkey would barely fit so I would go somewhere under that weight. For that large of a turkey I would recommend a Nesco cooker. We used that every year to baste and roast a mighty fine turnkey. But you can do the same with Emeril Roaster, too. Happy Thanksgiving.
285764
Oh yes! We've used turkey roasting bags in several projects to avoid messes! We've also used the crockpot liner bags in this oven too...as long as you don't poke a hole in the bags, you'll be fine!
1911518
I suppose it COULD be used for other roasts if you made a cavity for it to sit on the roaster. That is a good question, and I will have to try it. Small turkeys and even Cornish Game hens cook beautifully tender.
1486680
I use it mainly for roasting vegetables, but I estimate that it would hold a 12# to 15# turkey if it was well trussed. The problem would be turkey juices and basting juices dripping outside the pan.
792799
The rack is pretty beefy, much more so than I expected when I ordered it. You might have a problem with a 25 pound turkey, but otherwise it should be fine. For what it's worth, I have only used it for beef roasts, though.
91715
It doesn't really matter. You are putting it in the bag and only so much will soak into the turkey. However a lot of it will be wasted. This is a really good mix. If you want just use 1/2 the brine mix and water and you can save the rest to use on a couple of chickens. It's also really delicious with cornish game hens.
652621
This roaster is Big...although the length & width are the same as my biggest roasting pan, it's much deeper, so I can say that a 20-23 lb Turkey will fit nicely in the 18 qt. roaster.
761945
I would think so. It is heavy duty and large (although that is relative to the size of your turkey and the size of the bag!). I would make sure to put a pan underneath it and keep the zip-lock end at the top.
2029039
If you are able to put the cover on then I would. I usually have a turkey too big for the cover so I have to put it in a bag. I don't add water when I cook a turkey but use beef broth if I am cooking a roast.
285763
The directions tell you not to use a roaster bag. I would think it would stick to the hot sides of the roaster.