Will this hold a (small) turkey breast? I have the 18 qt, but it is just me now,and I want to downsize, but still enjoy my turkey.
919798
I have never cooked a turkey breast in mine, but I have cooked roasts and I believe a small turkey breast will fit in it just fine. Merry Christmas!
919799
I've cooked roasts in my old one (same size) with no problem. The turkey breast should be fine. I find that I like roasts cooked in the Nesco better than the oven, especially when I cook them on low heat. Turkey should be very good in the Nesco as juices are retained. Enjoy!
919800
I think it will. If it is not real big. I think it would hold a 5 or 6 lb one. Have not cooked one but I believe it would be good. Just be sure to rub some oil on the sides and it will be easier to clean. I have cooked stew and beef roast. Both were very good. Cooked them at about 250 like a slow cooker for about 6 hrs. Hope this helps.
919801
To be sure I'd call nesco.com . I had questions before my purchase and I called them. I would think there would be enough room, but nesco.com should know for sure. DAVE
919802
The commonly found small turkey breast should be fine in the cooker, though I have never used my cooker for a Turkey breast. Actually you could fit two breast in the cooker at one time. Phil
919803
Funny you should ask, I just cooked an 4.6LBS turkey breast yesterday. The 6-Qt was a good size for this. It came out great but I did spend a short time braising the breast to add a little color and crispness to the skin.
1260932
I'm pretty sure I did a 22lb turkey last year, and there was plenty of room. The turkey turned out fantastic!
1524181
I don't use mine for that, but it would have to be a smaller turkey...this item is more tall than wide...I bought it for the height for my lasagna, because I make very thick lasagnas....LOL
132459
You should. It is just a rack to hold the turkey. The idea is to hold the turkey cavity open letting more heat get in thus faster cooking.
531690
I think it would be too small (meaning the Turkey would hang over on top and bottom) but the rack is not flimsy, I have used it many times and am really happy with it. With that said though I do believe it is too small for this specific task.
954733
18lbs is the limit with this fryer but you are better off frying too small turkeys if you need that much turkey.
1339851
Yes it is,I went to Boston market and I couldn't believe how much it held,so yea this will hold your turkey :)
652621
This roaster is Big...although the length & width are the same as my biggest roasting pan, it's much deeper, so I can say that a 20-23 lb Turkey will fit nicely in the 18 qt. roaster.
2004998
Just realize its going to be a smaller turkey. I can easily squeezed a 5 to 6 pound hen (tied) into the rotisserie.
1090656
I would go with the 18 1/2 just for extra room. A small turkey like you would deep fry would probably be ok but anything larger and you might not get great airflow around the bird. Beer can chicken fits nicely- baby back ribs have to be cut in half and each one placed on a separate rack to fit. Nice little smoker to learn on and cook for small groups.
81365
Hi Bonnie: Sorry, I'm not 100% sure. I know the 12 quart will hold a 7 lb turkey breast with no problem. I did make a 3 lb. rib eye roast and had lots of room left on each side. Hope this helps.
1055500
Mine is either the 111 or 109 & I'm sure it would hold a 4lb. turkey breast.
1102788
I'd say no. I sent the pan back. When I purchased it it stated it could hold a 25 lb turkey, there is NO WAY this pan would hold that big a turkey!!! Hope this helps.
930864
Hi Melody, I own two of these machines and gave one to two sisters and one to a son. I totally love it!!! For Thanksgiving I put a 6 1/2 lb. whole chicken on it and it turned out beautifully. I also do turkey breast with the bone in. I like doing them better then the whole turkey because you don't have to skewer it so much. Anyway back to your question about how big of a turkey this model takes. I agree with R. Fletcher when they said 12-15 lbs. Maybe a little smaller would be better. Hope this helps you out. Sandy G.
1197493
It may hold a SMALL turkey but it will not cook. This oven is not hot enough to cook anything. I tried to use mine twice without success and just it away. It's a waste of money. My advice, DO NOT BUY.
1854891
Not to worry. I had the same concern when I first took my out of the box 3 years ago. It will accommodate a 12 lb bird. Fits like a glove. I would not go any larger. I've done birds ranging from 10.5 lb to 12 lbs and all came out perfectly:)
1461331
I roasted a 24 lb. turkey breast with stuffing under the turkey skin last Thanksgiving and it just barely fit. This year I plan on roasting no more than a 20 lb. turkey breast. Although I believe that a 24 lb. turkey will just fit, I would probably go with no more than 22 lbs. Hope this helps. I absolutely love this roasting pan and have bought 5 over than last two years, one for myself and one for each of my 4 children who also love it. It's very easy to clean and does an excellent job of roasting. My husband uses it often for his sausage calabrase. Hope this helps.