Does this have a self-basting feature or is it necessary to baste turkey periodically? Also, can you use a cooking bag inside this roaster?
2044865
no self basting feature. I see no reason why you could not use the cooking bag but I'm not sure you would need one as it seals pretty tight
2044866
We use this cooker all the time in our catering business. No it does not have a self-basting feature. We do notuse the convection fan hardly ever. We do use large cooking bags in the roaster, but we do not cook over 350 degrees. To cook a turkey, use the turkey cooking bags and you do not need to baste.
2044867
No doesn't have self-basting but ever needed to baste. Absolutely the best roaster I have purchased. I have 6 Nescos of different sizes. Have not used cooking bag so can't comment on that.
2044868
It does create some steam but basting is goodYou can use a bag just do not use the fan
1867935
Yes. The roaster does make it brown. I did not have to transfer to the oven to brown the skin at all. It actually took alot of stress out of making Thanksgiving. There is nothing in the oven taking up space. The turkey was moist and juicy with very little fuss.
2227615
I'm sorry I don't know if you can cook the food in the bag!! I think you can but don't know for sure. I mostly vac. pak meat. I buy on sale and vac. pak in meal size.
1039184
I have not broiled with this roaster. You should check with the manufacturer on that subject. I've not used a baking heat over 375, but it should take a bit higher heat. Once again, check w/the manufacturer. Also, it KEEPS its BEAUTIFUL appearance . I've had it for almost 2 years. I hope I have helped you. It is perfect for a large turkey, and I have even cooked in the top and the bottom of this roaster.
2278500
The outside of the Roaster (the silver part) gets hot but not hot enough to burn you. The black liner part of the roaster gets really hot. If you plan on cooking a turkey or a roast just remember it cooks almost like a convection oven so everything will cook at a lower temp and will cook faster too.
1789383
Yes it is. I love this roaster and use it for soups, chili, turkey breast. It's versatile and frees up oven space when you have big meals.
1745638
I use mine as an extra oven while the Turkey is cooking in the primary oven. I have made corn bread, biscuits, Monkey bread, Sweet Potato casserole and use it as a warming oven as well. The breads turn out beautifully.
1956336
Nope unless you want a certain flavor. It steams the ribs, turkey, roasts, or chickens. Just put them on a rack ribs sit on the raised rack, everything else is in the roasting crack which keeps it from sticking. I do recommend spraying the rack with cooking spary, then I put foil on the bottom so the broth is easier to clean after.
1461332
It's pretty big but we've never tried cooking a 24lb turkey in it. We've only cooked a pretty good size chicken, among other types of meat, in it and it worked absolutely great. Easy to clean, lightweight, and cooks a mean meal. Just looking at it, I think a 24lb turkey would barely fit so I would go somewhere under that weight. For that large of a turkey I would recommend a Nesco cooker. We used that every year to baste and roast a mighty fine turnkey. But you can do the same with Emeril Roaster, too. Happy Thanksgiving.
1905162
You need to buy the bag separately if you want it. I definitely recommend it as it makes the stove way easier to carry around. The bag I purchased was this one: Camp Chef Carry and Storage Bag for Three Burner Stoves: Models GB90D, TB90LW, TB90LWG, TB90LWG15, SPG90B and I've been very happy with it.
189132
I don't see why you couldn't put the turkey in a bag and have the lifter on the outside. You could then use the lifter in the same way as you would without the bag.
292454
There are bags specially made for the roaster. I think they might be heavier than the oven bags.
1867937
it's an excellent roaster but no it will not brown the turkey however I suppose you could cook it part way and then transfer into the oven for the last little bit to brown
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
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.
2144230
yes, you could, as it will function like a regular roaster oven. I would spray the inside with a Pam spray type product for easier cleaning. It is amazing for smoking meat, but you can use it as a regular smoker without wood added.
42534
I only roast/smoke chickens using this roaster. It is to small for a turkey.