Granite Ware Covered Rectangle Roaster - Enamel on Steel, Speckled Black

We had the hardest time finding a roasting pan that would fit out 24lb turkey. This one was the winner. It fits the turkey without any parts hanging over the side. There was even enough room to baste the turkey without having it drip over the sides. We needed to purchase a rack to put in the bottom for the turkey to sit on. It was easy to clean and no signs of rust yet. The lid does not fit on over a 24lb turkey but that doesn't bother me because we use a cheesecloth over the top of our turkey for the first few hours so, there is no need for a lid the way we make ours.

Perfect size for my 28 pound turkey!!! Very well made, highly recommend!

It's great for cooking roasts or a large turkey.

Mine came with a chip in the surface, exposing the bare metal. I’m in the process of sending it back, and won’t buy another. I would guess the reason so many reviews mention chips in the roaster is due perhaps to poor product protective wrapping at the manufacturer, combined with how they may be handled and stacked in the warehouse. Either that, or really poor quality control at the manufacturer. WMT has the next size granite ware container for roughly $12. I may get that one, but it won’t roast a 22lb turkey. The easy alternative is to cook a 12 pounder the day before the holiday, carve and refrigerate it in a covered dish with juices for servicing, and a second in the same pan the day of the holiday. I have a 25+ year old large roaster the size of this one. It’s covering is dark blue v black. But, it’s metal is much sturdier and heavier. Unfortunately, it dropped in the garage and has a chip in it. I wish I could find a replacement, but they probably don’t make them like they used to. The granite ware roaster the next size down at Walmart is lighter weight. It’s a step up from the cheapo aluminum bottom pan roaster you could buy at a grocery, and will last longer of course. But I may shop around for a little better quality than graniteware, including the usual stores (BBB, Williams Sonoma, etc.), and some professional kitchen supply stores. Any recommendations, including if it might make sense to buy a recommended tabletop roaster (to free up oven space for the other holiday goodies), would be welcomed.

Here is the story: My grandmother gave her big oval enamel roaster that looked just like this one to my mother about 30 years ago (and she had it for a long time before that). That thing was a tank that lasted forever and worked great, until my brother-in-law dropped it a 'few' times in the driveway and the two pieces no longer fit together and the coating was chipping off. Since it was time to get a new roaster, the only change I wanted to make was to jump up to rectangular so that more space was available inside. This one holds a 22 lb turkey on a rack without any problems, and it does a beautiful job on the bird. I really wanted to be able to give 5 stars, but I couldn't. When I picked up the roaster with the bird in it, the handles bent/flexed slightly under the load, and the enamel popped off of the inside of the roaster behind the weld locations for the handles. There are now 4 dime sized locations where you can see down to the steel, but at least they will be well above the water line. I think the handles have stabilized at their new locations, so it should last for years (I hope!). Structurally I can see how the oval style roaster would be less susceptible to flexing than the rectangular roaster. If I have to do it again, I will probably go oval and hope that my rack will still fit - but I would stick with this company. Pro - Made in the USA

This roaster is exactly what I was looking for. I purchased it for my Christmas and Thanksgiving turkeys. I always cook 20+ pound birds and they fit perfectly. The pans came really well wrapped and arrived on time. This is a two piece set and with the handles on the ends you can actually use both pieces to cook in. On a side note, the roaster fills the oven; so when you want to take it out, pull the rack out to access the handles. If not, you run the risk of burning yourself and then dropping a huge pan of food. I use the bottom alone for my turkey because I use a cooking bag. I have also roasted a 22 lb ham in this unit and it came out perfectly. If you are looking for a blemish free piece of cookware, don't go with Granite Ware. It is old fashioned cookware that lasts forever, but it isn't always pretty. My original piece is 20+ years old and still going strong. We have used the new pans three or four times and have noticed no defects that would interfere with cooking use. Easy to clean and top stores nestled in bottom. I bought two because once you have it you will find all types of cooking uses for it. I have trouble keeping them at home because my children are always borrowing them. Just remember, they are not only big, they are huge. Just what every holiday chef needs for those large family get togethers.

Having a large extended family, I thought it was time to purchase an oversized oven roaster that could handle large cuts of meat and fowl. The turkey that was tested topped out at 23lbs and this ovenware handled that size with ease. I like the tall sides on the roaster which kept the juices inside even when I tended to tip it pulling it out from the oven. And with the turkey removed I had no problem then using the cookware over the electric burner on my stove to create the gravy. The ovenware itself is light enough without adding extra weight in trying to remove the cooked turkey from the oven and the lid fits snugly to ensure nothing leaks when manhandling it to the counter. Even using the cookware for making gravy then sitting on the counter overnight without being cleaned as I was too lazy and tired to clean it, it scrubbed up quite easily the next day. I do wish it had come with a interior rack of some sort to keep the meat/bird up from its own juices so I ordered that separately, but as cookware that is relatively inexpensive but does a fine job in delivering great tasting meat, this is highly recommended.

Purchased this pan in 2023 for Thanksgiving. Last years turkey was great, cooked perfectly in the pan. This year, I was so impressed that I ran here to leave a review. My turkey was perfectly browned, moist and literally falling off the bone. I used a garlic herb butter under the skin and loaded the cavity and pan with stuffing and it was perfectly cooked in about 4 hours, not bad for a 20lb stuffed turkey. I highly recommend this pan, I promise you will not be disappointed. Picture is of the turkey at the 2 hour mark and just before cooking, I wasn’t able to get one of the finished product.

Der Bräter kam beschädigt an. Emaille an den Schweißpunkten der Griffe abgeplatzt und Löcher an diesen Stellen. Auch an anderen Stellen ist Emaille abgeplatzt. Die Qualität lässt zu wünschen übrig. Alles aus dünnem (Trompeten)-Blech, kein ordentlicher Boden. Ich mag mir gar nicht vorstellen, wie der im Ofen reagiert. Ich habe das Teil umgehend zurückgeschickt.

Excellent. Great for even a large turkey.

I bought this roaster because my old one was almost worn through. This is a great roaster that is the perfect size and cooks quickly and evenly. It looks almost exactly like my old one, and I love that the top and bottom can both be used independently. I would recommend this product to anyone who needs a reliable roaster for cooking large roasts or poultry.

Enamel was very badly chipped. Forgot to take to post for return so stuck with an expensive pan that can’t be used …

Tiene el tamaño ideal para hornear un pavo de buen tamaño, sin que se reseque por el calor. Desde hacía tiempo buscaba un recipiente para ello, hasta que encontré éste. Totalmente recomendable!