when I roast do I have to have the griddle on ?
287056
The griddle is just the top of the oven, so they have the same controls. To use the griddle you turn in the oven and visa versa.
500562
Yes, but it wouldn't be "roasted". It would be the same as putting it in a crockpot on low, unless you browned it first.
2188568
I usually brown my roasts, swiss steak, chicken, or other meats on the top of the stove with a small amount of oil. Then I add a quarter cup of water or broth and cover the roaster a place it in the oven until meat is done.
25782
I have used mine both on top of the stove and in the oven. I've heated it on the stove with oil to brown a roast, but I wouldn't heat it up empty. Maybe in the oven at a low (200 F) temperature, but not higher.
1255053
Yup. That's normal. You have to roast in a well ventilated area. I roast in the garage. It still gets smoky there but doesn't set off alarms. Be advised that if you roast in a cooler area like the garage in the winter it will affect roasting times.
45482
it tells you right on the instructions, heat first then put water in liner pan.then put liner pan in, then put bag over liner pan and roaster, put food in and lid on. easy pleasesy
1990873
No, but I do just to make sure it doesn't overcook. It cooks faster than you expect. But you can check visually.
1129475
Nothing. But you can brown a roast or stew meat in it, leave it in the Ninja to finishing roasting or to slow cook, without leaving your stove burners or oven turned on, and without changing pots or pans. It is cheaper to use than a stove, and safer to leave on and working in the slow cook mode, if you need to leave the house. In addition, it is easy to transport to another location, and can cook a full meal anywhere there is an electric outlet.
2224134
No we just put it on the burner. We love it. We have a gas stove. No more hot spots. Very even heat.
1828632
No you cannot. What you can do is go ahead and put in the time you want and when that cook time has elapsed the unit has the keep warm function which keeps the food warm until you turn it off.
2110143
I have used the griddle on either side. The sear station is not activated unless you turn it on separately from the burners. I have not used the griddle and the sear at the same time.
699556
That's what I like about it. When I make a roast in the oven, I can put it on top of the stove and thicken the juice for gravy. If you keep the fire on low heat, you could roast. Otherwise it will stick. It is not real thick on the bottom for roasting.
1640678
I do not, I am very careful not to put any thing hot on it, if I do I have a pot holder on the bottom. I do use the extra space while getting everything ready for cooking.
909882
No and no. The griddle has to be purchased separately than the grill itself. The grill comes with a fluted type of service, which is a sheet metal bent into ridges. There are thin slots between the ridges for drainage, but otherwise the entire grill is a solid surface which is designed to collect and distribute heat - hence the infrared.
484856
If you have long enough sticks/skewers you can prop the door open and roast hot dogs, marshmallows, etc. inside. Be careful as the whole thing does get hot.
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.)
477005
Directly on grill. Could use griddle or pan if you want as well. It is the same as a BBQ.