Of the three simiiar of these in this brand, (each a little higher in price) can someone tell me which is the most versatile and best option? I want to use it to fry, saut&eacute;, roast, make chili and chic noodle soup, bake etc. Also, could someone tell me,...
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I suggest go with the EP-RAC50. These pans were well made and worth every dollar you invest. They are easy to use/ care/ clean and I'm pretty sure they are durable, as I've been a loyal customer to Zojirushi's products for almost 20 years and each of their products lasts for a long time. Go with the higher grade and it will meet your need. (Plus you'll get a steaming plate)
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Go to char boil.com. There is a ton of info out there. I have used mine every weekend since I've owned it . Buy a good thermometer and go by it. Get a bunkbed basket put it in the bottom of the basket if you cook larger cuts of meat keeps cooking more even. Less heat in the bottom. listen, put a ham, a turkey, porkbutt roast, sirloin roast . Or any thing you can imagine. This thing Rocks. I love it . I have also given 2 oil fryers away. P.S try pork butt roast. it will get eaten way before it ever gets pulled. AWESOME. Hoped this helped
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I e-mailed the distributor and explained the problem of having something that I couldn't use and they e-mailed me not only the directions but recipes. It's easy to use once you know what you have. Hope you have as much success as I did. I use it very often and really like the convenience and the fact that it doesn't heat up my kitchen. I live on the desert so hate anything that adds heat. Good luck
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I loved this machine, but after 3 uses it broke, so I would not recommend it. It browned just fine. I was happy. And then.....I need to buy one, but can't find one I like. By the way, this is made in China. I think if you found one like this it would makelife easier by using the same pan to brown and cook, but like I said, don't buy this brand. Hope this helpf.
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Check out my Infrared oven user's group at Yahoo. There's wealth of info there. The Nuwave and the Flavorwave are the most popular. The B&D; is really too small, is a toaster oven, and is in an entirely different league (minor league) than the other two ovens.http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Flavorwave-Hearthware-Oven-Users/
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As mentioned, these are different brands. I haven't used a Char-Broil for years, but can comment that the Char-Griller that we purchased a year ago has been very good. It heats up incredibly fast (seconds, it seems, to reach 500 degrees), is easy to use, and a great deal for the price. I will certainly buy another one should I be in the market for a second one.
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I really depends on what you are cooking, or for how many, or do you freeze leftovers. I think the 6 quart isi the best for all three. I think this cuisinart size is best because of the options that it gives you. You can cook for one or a party.
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this has more options. you can fry, broil, make soups,i would go with this one if i had a choice. you can ck the description im sure it can tell you more
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For "easiness" it all depends if this unit comes with the "browning pan/drip pan" and additional accessories that go along with it. I have all the "bells and whistles" including the tongs, extender ring, etc. And there's five things I would like to mention: The "tongs" I rarely use. I suppose I'm afraid that I'm gonna loose my grip and everything will be flying and it's just easier for me to use an oven mitt. Secondly, get a small pizza oven brick if you're a pizza lover! Thirdly, Check-out Fagors web site for "recipes". (http://www.fagoramerica.com/appliances/small_appliances/specialty_cooking/halogen_tabletop_oven) I'm familiar with conventional/halogen ovens and food cooks really fast. In regards to accessories, I'm sure if you contact Fagor direct, they would be able to point you in the right direction for getting their accessories or, at least the round drip/fry pan. Believe me, I use it every time I cook with my fagor. :) Four, you want to keep your oven clean which is easy to do cuz it's self cleaning. As for grease splattering near the "light" area well ... wipe it down with a damp cloth after every use. However, I don't use "oil" when I cook my fried chicken strips. However, I have used it to "heat up" fried chicken (that I didn't cook myself) but, always used the drip/fry pan. Delicious! :) Fifth, if you really want to maximize your oven - invest in a halogen cook book cuz you'll even get more tips! :) Hope this helps :)
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I really love my Cuisinart MSC-600. My husband and I live in our 5th wheel and it is the BEST for us. If you are just buying it just to brown foods that might be a good expensive. I bought it forthe slow cooker and love everything else it does. Our oven makes the trailer really hot when not in winter, so I use the cooker for everything, it steams beautifully and the browning is great. Good luck!
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Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super hot. Use with care and don't burn yourself!I hope this helps a little with your purchase InvisibleCloak -Best, Katherina Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super... » Read More Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super hot. Use with care and don't burn yourself!I hope this helps a little with your purchase InvisibleCloak -Best, Katherina « Show Less
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Dutch ovens are great for lots of stuff. Anything from pasta sauce to stews and soups. You can also deep-fry in it, and bake things, like bread. Because it's cast iron the heat distribution is always generally even, and because it's iron, it retains heat quite well. For frying, it's easier to clean than an electric deep-fryer, even if you do need a bit of extra "tech" to go with it - basically you should have a candy/frying thermometer and a splatter shield, preferably. Fried chicken in a cast iron dutch oven comes out spectacular, as does a good beef stew or fresh marinara sauce. Can also make killer baked beans, too. Also it's handy for pot roasts, roast chicken, roast duck...the list goes on. Also, unlike with aluminum or steel pots, you can toss this right on the campfire if you do that outdoorsy thing, and slow cook there too. It's one of the original kitchen multitaskers, heh. You may also wish to look at the enameled versions. To clarify: this is basically the same pot that you see if you've ever watched food network, and they're cooking/roasting meat or veggies in a large and colorful enameled pot - those are cast iron too, actually. The Lodge one is that dutch oven naked. The enamel does add some convenience, (washing it in soap won't destroy the coating for instance), but you pay a hefty price for it. Le Creuset is one of the more famous makers, if you wanted to check out some examples. They work great, don't get me wrong, but I've never wanted to pay $200+ for a dutch oven, though Lodge makes cheaper enameled ones now. Plain 'ol cast iron works just as well for the most part, though the enamel has its perks, for sure. I consider them fairly interchangeable, but I imagine in particulars they may not be. I haven't owned any of the Le Creuset stuff (but I've used it - its nice), so I don't know which is better long-term, ultimately. Both will probably outlive you by quite a bit, though, so would be a good investment. I defer to people with more enameled dutch oven experience than I, though. :)
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Highly recommend Circulon Elite. Have two homes, use nothing but Circulon Elite frying pans at both. Love the smaller pan for frying. Easy to flip with the curved bottom at the edges. Feel like a real chef. They clean up easily and don't scratch when used properly. Good luck with your new Circulon frying pans. CJ in CT
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I'm the worst person to ask, because I never cook for a crowd. However, the people to ask are the makers of Albers themselves. See if the brand doesn't have a website. I'll bet they do and you can contact them. Enjoy!
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I have this and the Nuwave (the infomercial I think you're referring to). The Nuwave is bigger and much more powerful and cooks about 20% - 30% faster than the Sunpentown SO-2002. The Sunpentown seems better built (ie, glass bowl). FWIW, I use the Nuwave and love it. The Sunpentown is in reserve should the Nuwave break. It CAN cook multiple items but they all need to be on the same rack and you need to know cooking times for different items to know when to put them in the oven. They need to be on the same rack so as to get direct heat. If you use multiple levels the lower levels take FOREVER to cook as they don't get direct heat.
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If you are asking which brand is the best; I honestly do not know. I haven't used other brands, so I can only speak to this particular one, which I find quite good. I'm sorry I wasn't able to be of more assistance to you.
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Unfortunately I can only speak to the Nomiku. It is very well engineered..... And that's coming from a design Engineer! Very well thought out. It accepts all variety of pots, pans, even buckets. The power supply has a built in fan. I absolutely love it and use it every week. BUT the other device you mentioned is 33% cheaper! Although it doesn't appear to be as flexible as far as accommodating various sizes of pot and pans. I hope this is helpful.