 "Bottom not flat, thinner than expected" | 2008-07-24 |
| - Reviewed By onthetable |
| This is probably worth the price but I was quite disappointed to find that the bottom is not flat so it will not work on my flat-top stove for making sauces from the pan drippings. It is slightly indented with a slightly raised rim, therefore it does not make contact with the stove except at the edges. I'm sure this design was needed to add structural strength since overall the walls and bottom are quite thin (thinner than I expected) and would otherwise tend to warp. If you have a gas stove or a stove with raised burners, this would probably work fine. It is attractive and has a good rack. |
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| "You get what you pay for." | 2008-06-06 |
| - Reviewed By rwl552 |
| After reading all the reviews I decided to get this roaster. And the people that said it is to thin are right. It is structurally ok and it looks nice. As far as just roasting goes it's great but any cooking on the bottom is very difficult not to burn. If it was thicker it would be more versatile. |
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 "Typical KitchenAide: Fantastic" | 2008-05-13 |
| - Reviewed By cxxi |
| This gem is not only a really good roaster is it deep. You know how awful it is to have a full roaster only to have some of the juice to slosh over and ruin an otherwise enjoyable meal. Moreover, it usually happens when you have company. You have to be a super klutz like me to mess up with this one. Additionally, your company will think it is a super piece as well. |
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| "thickness not a problem at all!" | 2008-04-19 |
| - Reviewed By lepetitesuite |
| Having read other reviews I bought this with a little trepidation, wondering if this was going to be a lightweight , cheap product. COnsidering AMazon's great discount, and needing one in a hurry (credit Amazon's speedy delivery!) I bought it. I have NOT been disappointed! The pan is heavy enough to brown potatoes and veggies for roasting yet light enough to carry with a full load of a 17 lb turkey. Having tried it on my gas stove, I have had no probelms with hot spots or inadequate browning. The rack is conveniently placed, and also sturdy enough, with fold down handles. I would dedinitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good basic roasting pan. Worth every penny! |
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| "Great value, Great Function" | 2008-04-10 |
| - Reviewed By dsquarewallace |
I purchased this item expecting that it would be a light to medium grade stainless steel pan, would be easy to clean up, and would produce well-browned even cooking results. I was very pleased, and feel it's a fabulous value and really good quality. I prepared a wonderful "kurobuta" pork roast, and finished a sauce on top of my stove from the pan juices. There were no hot spots in the pan at all, and after all was said and done, the pan was a breeze to clean - no scouring was even required!
The rack was a pleasant surprise... it is very sturdy, and fits snugly in the pan - elevating contents at an appropriate height, but cradling them in a slightly rounded rack instead of a sharply angled "v" shaped rack. This allows for the liquids to evaporate evenly, coating the food being cooked well and keeping meats moist.
I'm sure the All-Clad pan for almost 4 times the price would perform very well too, but this pan performs very well and is a tremendous value. |
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 "good pan" | 2008-02-03 |
| - Reviewed By greg18334 |
| I agree with the reviewer that said that they would have preferred it to be a thicker wall. That said, it seems to me to be a great value for the price. I did a 16 lb bird in it last week, and it worked out great. Easy to lift the cooked bird out, easy to do gravy in the pan. Easy to clean with the polished S/S finish. |
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| "just what i expected" | 2008-01-27 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2NSFQJDR0QPUQ |
perfect roaster for the price.
not as thick as the more expensive models, but perfect for me.
quality parts and assembly went into this pan. |
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| "Roasting Pan" | 2007-12-28 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1DRVWN6886MGE |
KitchenAid Gourmet Distinctions 16.5 Inch Roaster with Rack
I bought this item as a gift for my son-in-law. He says he loves it. |
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| "Great roaster for a modest price" | 2007-12-04 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3UDT3A7LW9B6F |
| Bought this roaster for our Thanksgiving turkey. It worked out wonderfully. It is not to heavy so when you get a 20 lb. turkey in it you can still lift the pan. It did a great job, nice browning, and the pan is easy to use with the stand up handles and easy to remove rack. It also worked wonderfully on top of the stove to make the gravy from the drippings. Couldn't be happier, I highly recomend this pan. |
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 "Adequate, but I was expecting more..." | 2007-11-28 |
| - Reviewed By borax_lil |
I really like the roasting rack. It cradles turkeys and roasts very well, while not getting itself stuck to the meat during the cooking process.
However, I was disappointed with the roasting pan itself. With it being KitchenAid Distinctions, I assumed it would be a thicker stainless steel like the rest of my set.
I like to make gravy on my stovetop with the drippings, but I'm less confident turning my back on this pan for a few seconds to drain potatoes or something because, with the thinness of the pan, the heat does not spread throughout the bottom of the pan evenly. There are distinct hot spots.
That said, the price was great. And I really do like the rack much more than any I've ever tried. |
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