Best electric roaster buying guide 2018 and 2019

Part 1. Selected electric roaster reviews

Part 2. Electric roaster buying considerations

Part 3. Electric roaster recipes

The electric roaster can be the savior for a busy kitchen especially when there is going to be a big gathering in your house. Moreover, as a helpful, efficient, and must-have tool in kitchen, we all like the conveniences the electric roaster offers - create an amazing meal in very short time, especially for the lazy. 

Many of us are familiar with that electric roaster is used for turkey, yet the usage is actually more than that. In this guide, we will show you how to turn various perfect recipes into delicious food by using the electric roaster. But first of all, you should know how to buy the best electric roaster if you don`t have one! And following is the buying guide for the best electric roaster oven.

Part 1. Selected electric roaster reviews

The 5 best electric roasters we chose from Amazon are based on numerous of reviews, tests and comparison. These ovens are powerful and multifunctional for almost the common roasts that you don't need to pay a drama price. Now let's take a look at the details of our selected roasters.

1. Oster CKSTRS23-SB electric roaster-Best for all roasts

Oster CKSTRS23-SB is well known among many families. Actually, this electric roaster is what we recommended for almost all the easy and complicate tasks including roasts, bakes or slow cooks as its large capacity of 22 lbs is enough for a turkey with 26 pounds. Moreover, its powerful self basting lid inside (from 150 degrees to 450 degrees) and buffet set are helpful for heat circle, temperature and fresh keeping. You can just put the meal you want on the pan that can be taken out from the rack inside the electric roaster, then set the time and temperature followed by the recipes, and wait. It is easy to clean: just add hot water and heat for 30 minutes, take soap and then wash away.

Pros:

Durable materials

Suitable for almost of places

Available for various of food 

Cons:

Stainless steel outer body 

Enamel will flake with long time used

2. Rival RO180-Best electric roaster on budget

Rival RO180 is our best budget electric roaster.  It has the complete functions and features with  slight weight and small size compared to others. Moreover, the roaster pan can also be used as a serving tray beyond to be simply a roaster pan. With the wdie range of temperature from 150 degrees to 450 degrees, you are able to make a slow roast or searing. It is also perfect for big batches of soup, chili and Sloppy Joes. The buffet server is optional, which comes with a large container and 2 small containers, also includes the plastic lids for storage that are water acceptable and non-stick. With a size of 18 quarts, this oven is perfect for food of small or big size in the recipes. If you are a beginner in cooking, this electric roaster oven enables you to easily roast or bake for whole family or cook full scale dinners.

Pros:

Efficient cooking

Adorable price with multiple functions

Cons:

Hot mittens should be used

Electrical outlet are necessary

3. Hamilton Beach 32229-Best electric roaster for use

Another electric roaster with high rating on Amazon that is praised with the big capacity of 22 quarts. With the available low and high temperature between 150 degrees and 450 degrees, you can take this oven for various culinary tasks by following the recipes (an additional recipe will come with this oven): cooking, serving, baking, boiling soup and casserole. The steel outside will always stay cool even if during the roasting procedure, so just get rid of the worry of being scald. What's more, the simple operation with an adjustable single temperature knob enables you to do the minimal job - all you need to do is to prepare the ingredients and set the temperature it needs, then your smart oven will take the rest work perfectly.

Pros:

Durable usage

Intelligent cooking by itself

Cons:

Insert rack will be hot

Moisture might occur to steam

Without buffet set in 22 quarts

4. Nesco 4818-25PR- Best for heat cycling

As you can see, this roaster is famous for the circle of heat among all of the electric roasters in the market. The temperature ranging from 150 degrees to 450 degrees makes it a functional oven for various of recipes including roasting, baking, cooking, slow cooking or steaming of food. The heat circling technology makes a perfect taste because the heat will be evenly even if at its highest degrees. The roaster pan is removable so it will save you time for transferring in a busy kitchen. It is easy to clean, too. If you quality is one of your biggest concerns, Nesco 4818-25PR should top your list because this appliance is made to the highest standard with the stainless steel base and qualified thick coated steel pan. Moreover, this roaster is perfectly portable if you want to have a big meal outside.

Pros:

Easy to clean

Heating technology makes perfect taste

Adjustable temperature

Cons:

Unable to boil

Limited cooking size

Without buffet serve purchase

5. Nesco 4818-14-Best electric roaster for money

Another best choice for both budget and features. This electric roaster has the adjustable temperature from 150 degrees to 450 degrees and can swirls heat throughout the roaster. It is perfectly available for bakes, cooks, steams, slow cooks, warms and serves foods. All the components inside are removable and washable, so it's easy to clean. Just like the above type of Nesco roaster, this machine is also portable and more suitable for slow cook.

Pros:

Durable

Buffet serve purchase is available

Adjustable temperature and evenly cook

Easy to clean and affordable price

Cons:

Glasses are not acceptable

Touched outer surfaces might get be burnt

Part 2. Electric roaster buying considerations

Even if we've told you the main details of the top 5 choices, you still need to be more knowledgeable about the electric roaster oven. Maybe this is the buying guide you are looking for. Now let's see what you need to check out while buying a electric roaster.

Size of roaster and pan. This consideration is about the capacity for food your roaster can accommodate at one time. And its whole outer size should fit the space of your kitchen and counter. The pan size generally ranges from 18-lb and 30-lb turkey, and 18 quarts is enough for preparing large quantities of food without being unmanageable in size and weight. Electric roster with 9-12lbs serves 6-8 adults, while a 26lbs one can serve up to 17 adults.

Temperature range. Most of electric roasters' temperature range are from 150 degrees to 450 degrees. If you want a slow roast or keep warm, remember to choose one with 150 degree that won't dry out your roaster.

Cook well material. A good electric roaster should come with removable enamel material on steel that enables perfect distribution and retention of heat. Many fine cookers are dishwater safe, and easy to clean, the enamel materials can be clean without water. 

The lid. An electric roaster with high dome lid is helpful to the whole roast for large and tall food. The choices in our list such as Nesco comes with a high dome lid, and Oster is available for high lid through purchasing except the 22 quarts.  

Multiple functions. Except for the basic functions like baking, roasting and cooking, other additional functions such as smoking, keeping warm or browning are trendier in our daily life. For different occasions, change different sizes of pans or shapes which are purchasable if you need. In another point, having a (purchasable ) buffet serve is more effective for various needing like taco bars, side dishes, au jus and gravy, breakfast buffets, party appetizers.

Part 3. Electric roaster recipes

After getting the best electric roster, you probably can't wait to make something delicious. Here we will give you several recipes that can be finished by roasters, including turkey and ham.

First of all, here is a chart of roasting time based on turkey's weight, which can be a referrer in common situation. Moreover, for breast roasting, the temperature should be at 170°F, thigh should be at 180°F.

Electric roaster for juicy turkey for 12-14 adults

1.Pre-heat electric roaster with the highest setting without the insert pan for 20 minutes

2.Never wash turkey, leave the turkey's cavity empty except sprinkling salt, or alternatively toss with little fruits or spice you like. 

3.Continue to add a quater cup of olive oil or butter, then 1 teaspoon seasoning salt and poultry seasoning. Done with half of a teaspoon pepper

4.Keep the pan dry and the rack up, put turkey on top of rack. Start the electric roaster at the highest setting for 1.5 hour, then switch temperature to 325 when 30 minutes passes. Never lift lid during the process. Pay attention to the temperature every half an hour to avoid drying out.

5.Remove out of the electric roaster and done by tenting with foil and resting for 20 minutes. 

6.For partially roast, 180 degrees for thigh, and 165 degrees for breast and stuffing.

Electric roaster for ham for 12 adults

1.Turn on your electric roaster oven to 325 degrees for 5 minutes.

2.Take a 1/2 cup of liquid like water or soup on the bottom of the electric roaster, seasoning the ham with salt or spice you like then put the ham on the oven rack.

3.Cover domed lid and cook until the ham is hot, which needs around 3 hours. A smoked ham should be cooked to 160 degrees and a fully cooked ham at 140 degrees.

Conclusion

Electric roaster does relief the stress and kitchen time. If you want to have a perfect meal, electric roaster oven and waiting are all you need to do. This article can be your guide for buying and using the electric roaster. Moreover, spice is helpful for perfect taste, getting a spice grinder will make it easier. If you have more cooking tips, we will be appreciated if you leave us a message!

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