Product DescriptionSpecifications:NESCO's classic 18-Quart Roaster Oven is now available with a Stainless Steel Cookwell, designed specially for those who use Nesco Roasters for serving large groups or catering. The Stainless Steel Cookwell is specially designed for the demands of commercial food preparation and volume cooking. With the 18-Quart Roaster Oven, the Cookwell is also popular for home cooking, among people who appreciate the appearance and durability of stainless steel. The Stainless Steel Cookwell adds a new dimension in durability and convenience. Features Include: Heavy-gauge stainless steel Cookwell delivers long-lasting, commercial level performance The non-porous surface resists scratching, corrosion, stains, and chipping Cleans easily - even stubborn baked-on foods Large 18-Quart capacity easily handles volume recipes or preparation of more than one food at a time Gain even more versatility with the optional 5-piece Buffet Serving Accessory Kit 1425 Watt, 120 Volts.
What Others Say
So far so good . . .
I've only used the roaster for one turkey - so far. It cooked in the exact time it was supposed to. The turkey turned out tender and juicy and cleanup was easy. My oven was free to cook all the other side dishes and everything was done at the same time for a change. I'm looking forward to trying the roaster out with soup and stew for all the family over the Christmas holidays.
Great product for the holidays!
I purchased this Nesco roaster to use for the Thanksgiving holiday to free up valuable oven space. Why spend close to $300 for a top of the line roasting pan and take up all your oven space? After adding the usual broth and veggies to the bottom of the pan and placing the 17 pound turkey on top, in the end we had the moistest turkey we have ever had! The only thing I can think of that might be turnoff is the turkey does not brown in this roaster without some extra help on the skin. But if you can live with that, you will have one of the moistest turkeys you have ever had.
I did extend the "burn off" period of the roaster when I first got it to 8 hours at max temp outside in the garage. It was very stinky that day - but on Thanksgiving ... Read More
Better than the 1941 version!
My parents received a roaster in 1941 as a wedding gift. All my warm holiday memories featured the traditional turkey and dressing in the roaster. Needless to say it's 2008 and the old roaster is tiring just a bit. The enamel cookwell is fissuring in 2 spots and the rack has had to be welded.
So this year I splurged and purchased this roaster with the stainless steel cookwell just in time for Thanksgiving!
The only negative is the burn in! Now I wasn't around in 1941 when my parents received theirs but I don't remember my mom complaining about a burn in in later years. Anyway I took the roaster OUTSIDE (that's crucial), removed the cookwell, paperwork etc..... and turned it on. 1 hour later the smell was horrific, 2 more ... Read More
Nesco Roaster Oven - As Promised
I bought this 18-Quart Roaster Oven after the holidays. I only wish I would have purchased it BEFORE the holidays. I cooked a prime rib roast for a small family gathering after the holidays. It turned out PERFECT. The description and promises made were definitely delivered. If you are looking for a Roaster Oven to augment your own range, this is the one for you.
Good with some Flaws
Nesco 18-qt. Stainless Steel Roaster with Stainless Steel Cookwell
We gave the roaster a two hour pre-heat outside as recommended which allowed the smoke from the roaster to be outside. We also then gave the roaster a one hour pre-heat inside only because it was rather cold outside and we didn't think it was able to reach full temperature. The unit didn't smoke, but still did have a smell which slowly dissipated.
The Nesco roaster worked perfectly. Some flaws: difficult to clean - I'd recommend using an oil spray to coat the pan, and when washing the cookwell it seemed to dent pretty easily.
