Can you roast a deboned lamb shank? IAW is it only for chicken ?
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You can roast anything that will fit in the unit. That said, lamb shanks are not that big, 1-11/2 lbs, and can't say I've ever seen a deboned lamb shank. You'd have to use one of the cages that comes with the unit to secure the meat. My preferred method of cooking shanks is either smoking low and slow or braising.
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This machine will do lamb and chicken and pork roast and beef roast and turkey breast and anything else in between!!!!!This machine is an amazing thing!! Only important thing to remember is to figure out how many minutes per pound and then you can "set it and forget it!!!" Good luck and enjoy!!
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You may possibly be able to fit a small chicken into the pan. The inside pan (from the bottom to the lower edge of the lip) measures 3" high and is 8 3/4" wide. The lid is domed, so you could probably physically fit a small chicken into it, BUT I doubt that you'll turn out with ROASTED chicken. I put a whole package of boneless skinless chicken breasts into mine, cover it and put it into my solar oven. It comes out nicely STEWED with lots of broth. Even if you left it uncovered in a conventional oven, I would expect it to wind up sitting in liquid. (The whole chicken will probably have more juice come out of it than just the breasts I use because the whole chicken has the skin and all the fat content.) If you really want a ROASTED chicken, I'd suggest using a larger pan.
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This beer can roaster has no handles. As Mr Gibson commented previously, the spiky objects are skewers. You may, if you wish, impale potatoes or whatever on the spikes and drop the skewers over the edge of the pan to bake along with the chicken. Use of the skewers is optional, and their use or lack of use has no bearing on cooking the chicken.
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I did not season it. The protective coating is thick and durable. I have been using it exclusively to roast whole chickens and it perfect for it.
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I have used it for years to grind chicken thighs with bones to make raw cat food. Does not work for bones larger than that though.
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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.
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you should be able to, but if you have the char-broil then I think the roast might come out better in there vs the oven
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Never tried it myself. But, the Messermeister website says that they can handle all poultry bones. (http://www.messermeister.com/9-Inch-Italian-Poultry-Shears-117/)
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Hello - I grind whole, raw chicken. Bones, meat, tendons, skin - everything. I chop it into pieces that will fit through the tube. RAW rabbit and turkey bones should be soft enough to put through. You probably know that cooked bones are very hard. I would not grind beef or pork bones in the 1800. Grinding 10-20 pounds of chicken a week since April and this model is still running like new. I hope that helped.
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Yes, I have browned chicken on the cooktop and then put it in a 350 oven to finish. Not sure if I would use a temp higher than 400, but general roasting is fine.
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Yes, you can cut soft meats...thawed steak, beef roasts, etc. They are great for trimming chicken fat from thighs and breasts. I've even cut some partially thawed chicken. You have to use your judgment. If you find that it isn't cutting easily, then I would suggest a metal knife.
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No, but that might be because we haven't used it 5 times yet as we were so disappointed 2 out of 3 times we did. First time was great. Roast chicken worked like a charm. However the chicken wings and pork chops we tried following that were both tough and tasteless. Not sure it was worth the money to just use to cook the roast chicken since I can buy them at the store for about $7.00 already done.
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I don't think so. The part that goes inside the chicken is blunt and rounded. You would not be able to insert it into a solid roast. I hope this helps.
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You could ... if it were small enough. Only problem is the lid is plastic it would burn. It's the size of two chickens put side by side ... if that helps. Growing up, my grandma just used tin foil to cover her turkey and it turned out delicious. I've cooked chickens in it and it cooks them wonderfully -- I mainly use it for deep dish lasagna. Hope that helps. The plastic lid doesn't lock. BUT it sure is nice to use if you want to marinate or put things in the fridge. It's strong so other things can sit on top of it. PS ... the spatula --- looks weird but I tell ya, I use it every time I cook and need something solid to lift heavier and bigger pieces of food. You could ... if it were small enough. Only problem is the lid is plastic it would burn. It's the size of two chickens put side by side ... if that helps. Growing up, my grandma just used tin foil to cover her turkey and it turned out delicious. I've cooked chickens in it and it cooks them wonderfully -- I mainly use it for deep dish lasagna. Hope that helps. The plastic lid doesn't lock. BUT it sure is nice to use if you want to marinate or put things in the fridge. It's strong so other things can sit on top of it. PS ... the spatula --- looks weird but I tell ya, I use it every time I... » Read More You could ... if it were small enough. Only problem is the lid is plastic it would burn. It's the size of two chickens put side by side ... if that helps. Growing up, my grandma just used tin foil to cover her turkey and it turned out delicious. I've cooked chickens in it and it cooks them wonderfully -- I mainly use it for deep dish lasagna. Hope that helps. The plastic lid doesn't lock. BUT it sure is nice to use if you want to marinate or put things in the fridge. It's strong so other things can sit on top of it. PS ... the spatula --- looks weird but I tell ya, I use it every time I cook and need something solid to lift heavier and bigger pieces of food. « Show Less
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Yes. One is smaller for chicken pieces, bacon, steaks, etc. And a bigger one for ribs, roast. You basically use whichever one you want, but yes there are 2 sizes.
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I don't know. You might want to contact the manuacturer. I only use it to roast turkey.
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Yes fork your chicken right through to the bone ,marinade with butter milk and all other ing,u can als use yogurt witch is equialent to butter milk and not messy .If uhave drps do not bother it will seep into your tray