I would like to buy this and use it for roasting/browning knuckle and marrow bones for broth. Would this work and what would be the procedure? Thanks
209721
I have not had mine long and so far have only made soup in it. I look forward to doing some roasting and believe with the convection part what you want to do would work but that's just a guess.
209722
I have used mine to roast turkeys and corned beef-using it like an oven. I have also used it to make huge amounts of potatoes for Thanksgiving, using it like a slow cooker or warmer, set on a lower degree.
2119971
This unit is designed to be used on the grill not the oven. If you want to roast garlic in your oven get a clay roaster. As far as the squeezer goes you are correct.The idea is that you use it to squeeze the hot roasted garlic out of it's husk. It works OK if you're garlic is the right shape, but it is more of a novelty item. The roaster itself is extremely well made and works great. We have found that because of the shape of the roaster and the heat of the grill a variety of garlic sold as elephant garlic works best. Be sure to follow the directions as to adding a little olive oil. I hope that will be helpful. This unit is designed to be used on the grill not the oven. If you want to roast garlic in your oven get a clay roaster. As far as the squeezer goes you are correct.The idea is that you use it to squeeze the hot roasted garlic out of it's husk. It works OK if you're garlic is the right shape, but it is more of a novelty item. The roaster itself is extremely well made and works great. We have found that because of the shape of the roaster and the heat of the grill a variety of garlic sold as elephant garlic works best. Be sure to follow the directions as to adding a little olive oil. I hope... » Read More This unit is designed to be used on the grill not the oven. If you want to roast garlic in your oven get a clay roaster. As far as the squeezer goes you are correct.The idea is that you use it to squeeze the hot roasted garlic out of it's husk. It works OK if you're garlic is the right shape, but it is more of a novelty item. The roaster itself is extremely well made and works great. We have found that because of the shape of the roaster and the heat of the grill a variety of garlic sold as elephant garlic works best. Be sure to follow the directions as to adding a little olive oil. I hope that will be helpful. « Show Less
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I don't know since I use mine strictly for making sausage from soft tissue only. The cutting blades are excellent, however, I wouldn't recommend ever putting chicken bones in any food stuff simply for safety reasons. The reason I say this, is that even after cooking chicken bone with heavy steam, it is still a danger for choking and risk of soft tissue tear in the digestive system.
628260
I use this as a seasoning. I put pork or beef bones in a large pot with one packet chunks of 3-4 carrots, a large piece if ginger that I've split in half and roasted over an open fire ( I use the flame of my gas stove), and 2 onions I've roasted. These simmer for about 4 hours. Serve over rice noodles. Have a variety of Asian greens and sprouts on the side to be added as desired. And Asian chile sauce ( add carefully as this is very hot).
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I believe it would probably work but be awkward. You would benefit from being able to do it at a distance and avoid the heat on your hand; but you would be approaching the meat from a shallow angle that might not work so well. I'm also not sure how the tubing would stand up to the heat. It isn't built to withstand a lot of heat above the head of the tube. You'd have to ask the Bernzomatic folks about that.
239753
I used it for several months until I bought a hottop roaster on craigslist and then its been in the cubord every since. But it does work well for roasting beans and its very inexpensive. Look at videos on utube that will help you a lot.
2188570
I've not tried browning in my magnelit. For cornish game hens I cook covered and baste it with butter about every half hour. I also use the roaster tp cook beef roasts up to 2-1/2 lbs marinated overnight with a Catalina French salad dressing, red cooking wine, celery, sliced onions, and parsley flakes. One drains the marinate, mixes in brown gravy mix, pours over meat again, covers and bakes 2-1/2 hours at 300 deg.F.
968953
I have only used this for baking. I do not get the feeling that it is for browning meat. Just try a little oil in the pan andif you like, flour the meat and it will brown up. You can also brown without the flour.
931004
I haven't done it, but I know it can be done for smaller, thinner cuts. Because of the cold temperature, it will take longer for the unit to get hot enough for pressure. So there may not be much of a time savings over thawing in the microwave and then pressure cooking. I definitely would not try ground meat, as it would cook in a block and would not crumble. Plus, without browning it would not look very appetizing.
1234525
I have not used this to cook a roast. I've used it to cook soups and chili for a crowd. I would think that to cook a roast, you would have to turn down the temperature. The cooking would be direct heat (always lower) rather than cooking as in an oven. I would think you would need to braise the roast (Brown, then add liquid, turn down to low and simmer.)
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The is an excellent roaster. I'd highly recommend it. When the garlic is roasted, it is easily squeezed from its cloves. When squeezed, the garlic is much like a paste, with a nutty taste. I've used it as a base for spreads, pizza, pasta sauce etc.
911408
I've never used it for such. I have tried other cuts of meat but it takes experimentation. It is perfect for rotisserie chicken and it is fine to experiment with other items, but I am not confident enough to use expensive cuts of beef or lamb.
189966
America's Test Kitchen has a recipe for "roasting" a whole chicken in a crockpot. Still, as NuJoi said, the skin won't be crispy. This unit (the four-quart) will saute, steam, or slow-cook. I'm actually going to cook New York Strip in mine tomorrow. Never done that before, but I'm hoping it will come out as tender as other meats I've cooked in this unit.
1542348
I never used it for browning anything. Only canning so I'm sorry to say I can't answer that question for you.
231725
No I don't think you want to try grinding bones less you want a big mess on your hands....I ground small 1" peaces of just meat and it was a big job pushing the meat down the feed hole it kept pushing the meat back up and out all over the counter....You should look at better electric unit to grind bones.........LEM makes a good unit but expect to pay 200 at least........
489248
yes if it is just broth. If it is chunky then don't waste your time. the chunks stick to the heating element and you end up with a burnt tasting soup and good luck trying to clean it
899205
I am assuming you mean soft bones (like sardines), so yes, I think it would do just fine. It can't handle hard bones like in pork or chicken, or even more substantial bones like in larger fish. If you can eat the bones (without grinding), I think this will grind them. If you wouldn't eat the bones without grinding, then I wouldn't try it (besides, eating ground bones like that might be dangerous as Xrahdio points out).