How large of a bird can you use with this roaster?
231774
Sorry but I am not sure. I usually cook a whole chicken on it...about 3 to 5 lbs. You probably could put a small turkey or capon on it but I think the legs would be far over the sides so you would have to put it on a flat pan in the oven to catch the dripping juices. Hope that makes sense.sml
231775
I can only guess from having used it twice. I think it wouldhandle at least a 7 lb bird; it's sturdy and well made, but Ionly used a 3-5 lb bird.
231776
It's very sturdy so can take all sizes of bird. I've used it on an extra large chicken with no problems. As others here have said, the overall issue with this is the height of the chicken in the oven !
231777
I am roasting a 7.5 chicken on the vertical roaster as I write this. I am not sure the roaster would work with a bird much larger due to both the cavity size of the bird and the weight of the breasts causing an imbalance. I placed my chicken on the vertical roaster and put the vertical roaster in the bottom of another roasting pan and covered it with a foil tent in order to keep my oven clean. (I will remove the foil later to brown the bird.) I removed all but one oven rack and placed that rack on the next-to-lowest rack setting. From the bottom of the oven to the top of the foil tent is 16 inches. There is still plenty of room for air circulation above and below the chicken. Hope this helps. I am roasting a 7.5 chicken on the vertical roaster as I write this. I am not sure the roaster would work with a bird much larger due to both the cavity size of the bird and the weight of the breasts causing an imbalance. I placed my chicken on the vertical roaster and put the vertical roaster in the bottom of another roasting pan and covered it with a foil tent in order to keep my oven clean. (I will remove the foil later to brown the bird.) I removed all but one oven rack and placed that rack on the next-to-lowest rack setting. From the bottom of the oven to the top of the foil tent is 16... » Read More I am roasting a 7.5 chicken on the vertical roaster as I write this. I am not sure the roaster would work with a bird much larger due to both the cavity size of the bird and the weight of the breasts causing an imbalance. I placed my chicken on the vertical roaster and put the vertical roaster in the bottom of another roasting pan and covered it with a foil tent in order to keep my oven clean. (I will remove the foil later to brown the bird.) I removed all but one oven rack and placed that rack on the next-to-lowest rack setting. From the bottom of the oven to the top of the foil tent is 16 inches. There is still plenty of room for air circulation above and below the chicken. Hope this helps. « Show Less
231778
You can put on a large roaster. A turkey would be too large. The bird sits on top and the flavors are infused right into the chicken. This is used instead of an actual beer can so it is healthier. The chicken comes out so moist.
231779
This depends on where your going to used the roaster. If on a grill, a large (7 to 8 lbs.) chicken would probable fit. I live in a studio and have a small oven. Therefore, I usually use a small bird (3 to 4 lbs) sitting on a baking sheet on the lowest level of my oven and still have problems fitting the bird.
231780
Sitting on the lowest rack one needs 12 inch clearance. My Bosch oven will accommodate a 5 to 6 lb chicken.
1106547
I returned the roaster as it was too short in length and the handle design made the roaster too wide from my oven. I left my measurements in my 2 * review of this roaster. Also note that it was not designed by more than 400F so using the pan on the stove top for au jus production was not a good idea.
270943
I doubt you could due a 10 pounder due to the size this cone would be. I've never done more than a 5 lb. chicken--but the book says you can do up to a 7-8 lb. bird. That would be kinda big for the chamber. But that size gyro, even if it were smaller, my worry would be that it might fall apart IF you could mount it in the chamber securely. All this aside, I'd be willing to take a chance since you could do a very slow cook with the versatile heat settings and considering it has a center heating element. A tough decision. Maybe call the manufacturer.
1173317
If you use the stone, remove the grill, (the stone sits 4-5 inches below the grill) and use a bird stand, any size turkey will fit
1238715
It depends on the specific size of the roast. Yes, the unit can handle three pounds of food but the roast has to have roughly the same aspect ratio as the oven. If, for example, the roast is mostly circular in aspect ratio (like a ham), it either will not allow circulation around its edges or it'll stick above the water level or both. There is no question that a mostly 'tubular' shaped 3 lb roast will work.
1740984
I can get 2- 7 pound chickens or up to a 18 lb turkey in the roaster when the birds are sitting on the rack. Its the best roaster we have ever owned,great for cooking everything.Makes great pot roast with potatoes and carrots also.
1524178
Yes, as long as you have a turkey around 12 lbs. use the roaster rack, gently stuff the bird front and rear. I like sage pork sausage, pecans and mushrooms. You will want to cover the bird with foil, but secure a piece of potatoe, onion or carrots any place the foil may touch against the meat. I find that if the meat touches the metal, pan or foil there will be a dry spot in the meat. Bon Apetit. Happy cooking, Paul.
2119831
Yes it is but it is really big so it might not fit. Also, once something is cooked in it you might need to soak it a bit and clean by hand. Love this roaster!
1883143
I'm unsure. I just cooked two 3 pound chickens and it worked fine. I think the limit will be the distance from the rotisserie rod to the triangular plates over the burners, at least on my new Weber Spirit 3-burner grill, where said distance is 4" i.e. a trussed turkey <8" diameter would work (pin the wings and tie the legs, so they don't flop around).
415719
LOTS! I can get a very large turkey in, no problem. How many quarts? Never measured but it would be at least perhaps 3 gallons ? Just a guess. Its a large roaster.
339543
It works like the Spanek roaster but is about 1/2" shorter. It works fine for frying chickens, but the Perdue Oven Stuffers I like to roast seem to sit a little low in the pan.
594823
uncertain. I use it for heating milk (2 Qt). I think it depends on how the chicken is cut. If not cut it might be a little shallow. This is more round and flattish, not a typical roaster shape.
1863717
In my opinion no larger than a 10lb. turkey. It is a great pan. I love it.I use it for roasting everything from meat sauce to chicken.
576594
I use these in my Big Easy smoker grill which is the larger Big Easy. You might want to check if this item is also made for the turkey fryer model before ordering. The small fryer will cook up to 16 lb birds, the Smoker Grill unit will accept up to 25 lb birds.
1744949
I've never seen one too big. If you want to cover it with the pan lid instead of tenting with foil, that depends on the height of the bird. Probably 16-18 lbs. It's a terrifically durable pan too.
962845
Last Thanksgiving used it for a 15+ pounder, not to tight, and use it regularly for 12 to 15 lbs. I do not have the lid on it when I roast however. The lid will not fit over the bird, I use a brown paper bag "tent" to roast the bird in the roaster. Works really, really well. They have one more size up if you are needing a larger roaster around 19 inches I believe with a higher profile on the lid as compared to this one.
469966
I can't be sure but I think this will hold that size of turkey. I have been so very pleased with my roaster. All the others have surfaces that get damaged with time of cooking in them. This has been a great addition to my kitchen. I do all kinds of roasts in mine.