Aileen Sharma wrote:
> Hi all:
> I've been considering the purchase of an All Clad roasting pan. I do not
> want non stick ... so I am limited to the Stainless Steel product. I
> know that they come in two sizes : 16 X 13 X 3 inches and 14 X 11 X
> 2-3/4 inches.
>
> I have not seen these in person and wonder which size makes more sense
> for me to buy. Here is my scenario: I generally roast chickens or pork
> but I think with my parents getting older, I will be the one to make
> turkey in the future. This year I will be making a turkey for seven to
> nine people and I would like to choose a roasting pan that would be a
> suitable size for turkey but not so oversized for non turkey roasting.
> I am unsure about turkey sizing..... never cooked one before.... so how
> large a turkey would fit each roaster?
>
> I know some of you feel that spending money on expensive cookware is
> frivolous but I love the process and beautiful tools as much as the end
> product My question is sincere. Do you think that the larger sized
> pan would only be useful periodically for turkey days or should I get
> the larger one just in case.
>
> Sincere thanks .... you have given me excellent advice in the past.
>
> Aileen in the freezing North
>
>
Personally, I'd get the one that's best suited to your every day cooking
style. For my turkey, I use one of those disposable aluminum pans from
the stupidmarket. No muss - no fuss - no cleanup. YMMV