Product Description
Granite Ware roasters brown better and cook more evenly than any other roaster. The dark exterior absorbs all the oven's energy, the steel core evenly distributes the heat and the glass interior doesn't alter the taste. This covered oval roaster measures 13" x 8" x 5" Black
| List Price: | $14.95 |
| Price: |
$13.36 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details |
| as of Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:14:56 GMT ***Remember, deals price on this item for sale just for limited time*** | |
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2046 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Size: 13 IN
- Color: Black
- Brand: Granite Ware
- Model: 6106-6
- Dimensions: 3.25" h x 8.06" w x 12.94" l, .16 pounds
Features
- Browns better and cooks more evenly
- Dark interior absorbs ovens energy
- Steel core evenly distributes the heat
- Glass interior doesn't alter the taste
- Item measures 13 inches handle to handle. Pot on the inside measures 10.5 inches.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
136 of 138 people found the following review helpful.
By Pat S.
This is nowhere near as sturdy as the old one I use every year for my turkey, but it will do for a small chicken. I don't think it will last for years, like the ones my mother and grandmother used. I wouldn't mind paying several dollars more if I thought it would be a "forever" purchase.
This roaster is smaller than I envisioned. The "13 inches" refers to the outside dimensions: from the outside edge of one handle to the outside edge of the other. Its inside length is 11 inches. WARNING: the "Frequently bought with" Harold Import 12-by-8 and 1/4-inch Oval Roasting Rack does not fit this roaster! They should not be advertised together.
91 of 92 people found the following review helpful.
By Getitright
You'll see "Granite Ware" or "Graniteware" on lots of pans with this look, but they are not all the real thing. Amazon carries some of these fakes, so be aware, because the fakes are junky by comparison - they are thinner, the edges are sharp (not rolled,) the handles are also sharp and flimsy, etc. - I researched it, and ALL the quality complaints for Granite Ware on Amazon are for imitations made OFFSHORE (Mexico, China, et al.) Thats also the reason for the lower prices sometimes found in stores - the pans are knockoffs.
If the label on your pan does NOT say "Made in the USA" you did NOT get real Graniteware! (Also, REAL Granite Ware covered roasters have "USA" EMBOSSED under the handle of the lid.) So try to get the real American Granite Ware - it will not disappoint you!
PS Excellent roasting & browning at LOW temps! We use 275 degrees (at most) and always get great results whether roasting Turkey, Chicken, Beef, or Lamb.
45 of 45 people found the following review helpful.
By J. Jordan
These roasters are overall good products and a great buy. I recall these roasters in my mother's kitchen for as long as I can remember--and I can remember back to the early 70s. With 6 children, these roasters always seemed to have a ham, a couple of chickens, a turkey, or something in them. Some reviewers are saying the newer ones aren't as sturdy as they remember. That may be true, but unless you're doing a side-by-side comparison between the old and the new, memory is often not as solid as people think, so don't let such comments stop you from going with these roasters.
I purchased my first ones when I got on my own, but several years ago when I updgraded my kitchenware, I bought expensive big name non-stick roasters and gave away the Granite Ware. Big mistake. If it weren't tacky to ask for them back, I would have. There was no apparent difference in food results. Very soon, even though I never used metal utensils, the non-stick started to flake. Rather than buy more "premium" roasters, I'm back to Granite Ware. I purchased the 13", 15", 18", and 19". Couldn't be more happy.
* All the sizes I purchased are made in the USA. Some reviewers have complained about the quality of the ones made in Mexico. Thank you, reviewers. I wanted the 22" rectangular, even though I'd use it only a couple times a year. But with your comments, I decided to pass. (Still, if you want to bake a very large turkey, the 22" may be your only option.)
* Please realize the dimensions are taken from handle to handle. Several other reviews have listed the actual dimensions, so I won't repeat them here. Do NOT order roasting racks based on the listed dimensions.
* If you buy multiple roasters of different sizes, turn the lid upside down to rest in the base and you will find they nest very well, taking up a lot less space.
* Some reviewers are complaining about the handles not being riveted. I don't recall rivets ever, and I can't remember the handles ever breaking off. (The design of the 13" has the handle portion as a part of the base, not a separate piece.)
* Price-wise, no other roasters beat Granite Ware. I got all 4 of these for cheaper than the 2 non-stick ones.
* If you can find them in a store near you, the 13" and 15" prices on Amazon are comparable to in-store prices. Check out big box grocery stores with larger kitchen sections. I ordered mine from Amazon. They were on my doorstep in two days, even with Super Saver Shipping. After ordering, I found the 15" for $3 cheaper. But considering taxes and delivery at my doorstep, it's fine.
* The 18" is easier to find. Many stores carry them, including the supercenters/big box. You can get a much better price in the store, at least $5 cheaper. I purchased mine in the store. Almost $7 cheaper, even with tax. The 18" will be your workhorse--roasting chicken(s), roasts, medium turkeys, etc...
* I didn't find the 19" in any store. Amazon offered the best on-line price. The first one arrived was factory defective. On-line, I was able to return and print out a UPS shipping label. Two days later, the replacement was on my front porch. Well done, Amazon! The 19" is good for a 20lb or slightly larger turkey. Any portion of the bird that touches the lid or sides of the pan should be covered with foil, as the skin will stick.
* Clean-up is a breeze. The lid keeps moisture and juices in the pan, so you won't find food sticking. Other than as specified in the previous paragraph, you cook w/o the lid and have no juices in the base, or unless you burn something in them--which is not easy to do--no need for heavy duty scouring. If anything ever sticks, let the roaster soak and anything sticking will release.
The one product I found that will yield better results is cast iron. The few cast iron roasters on the market all have some sort of issue noted by reviewers. The bigger a cast iron pot is, the heavier it is, which just isn't practical for most people, so don't expect many large roasters to hit the market anytime soon. Lodge makes a 7-quart covered pot that is EXCELLENT for oven duty, and it's big enough for chicken and many beef or pork roasts. A long slow cook in it makes even the toughest cut easily pull apart with a fork. Price-wise, you will pay quite a bit more for it, but you will get results that no other roaster can match.
So overall, a great buy. Save your money and stick with Granite Ware for your roasting needs. Just because some other roasters cost significantly more doesn't mean you're going to get better results.
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