Turkey Roaster (Oster)

Has anyone used an electric turkey roaster? I bought an Oster at Costco for $40. I thought it would free up space in the oven on Thanksgiving.

I know someone who had used one and liked it (but she doesn't make her own gravy).

Has anyone used it and what is your opinion?

Thanks.

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I would not buy it, just don't have the room for what sounds to be a big gadget that will get used once a year.
I put other stuff in the oven when the turkey comes out to rest.

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If you want a separate gadget, I suggest a nice sized toaster oven with convection. It's something that you can use all year long too! I have a GREAT one by Breville, it's roomy enough to bake some of the sides which frees up your oven for the turkey.

Also, because the turkey needs to rest a while and you have to carve, it leaves plenty of time for most of the sides to bake AFTER the turkey comes out. Even if the sliced turkey cools a little, cover it in a little chicken stock and warm it up in a low heat oven. The stock will help to prevent drying out and keep your slices moist.

Personally, I wouldn't waste the money on a "once a year" gadget, I also don't know that I would trust it to hold my giant turkey and cook it well.

Turkey Roaster (Oster)

Thank you both. It is huge to have to store all year for the once or twice a year it gets huge . And you are right about the turkey having to sit, which frees up the oven.

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I also have a convection toaster oven, it sits on top of my microwave.
I've baked cakes in it, roasted meats and fish, vegetables, made toast.
It will be used to heat up a small ham that DH wants me to make in addition to the turkey.

I have a small galley kitchen, so every inch of space counts and that's why I don't have a lot of gadgets or appliances that I would rarely use.

Turkey Roaster (Oster)

Thank you. DH reminded me there is a convection oven in the attic. Time to take it out, see if it works, or toss it.

Looks like the Oster will be going back. All the recommendations make sense!

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