Guide to the Perfect Roaster

Roasting a turkey can be a daunting task, which is why you usually defer to grandma for such a challenge. But before you scare yourself out of hosting your own Thanksgiving dinner in your new kitchen, maybe you should learn a little more about roasting to feel better equipped for the task at hand. Williams-Sonoma is happy to help, starting with a guide to the perfect roaster. This guide shows which roaster is best based on the size turkey you plan on cooking and the number of people you plan on feeding. It gives a good variety of materials, depth and other features for turkeys weighing as little as 12 pounds up to more than 20 pounds. Some roasters come with lids as well, which makes them great for transporting to another home or just to the table. Youʼll find roasting racks as well.

After consulting the guide to the perfect roaster, youʼll see that a lot of roasters are made from stainless-steel. Thatʼs because this material is great all around the kitchen, and not just for roasters. Shop stainless-steel cookware to see all the other great products that will complement the roaster you decided to buy. Youʼll find plenty of pots and pans, sold individually and in sets, and even some more unique cookware like taco racks and grill pans.

In case youʼre curious what other cooks think of your choice of roaster – or any other cookware – visit the top-rated cookware page to see all the best products in one place. Here, youʼll find star ratings by each item and a number that tells how many times it was reviewed. If you want to know just what made everyone take the time to write about a particular piece, you can simply click on the product and read the reviews for yourself. Personal testimonies from others coupled with the guide to the perfect roaster are sure to help you make a sound purchase.

Once youʼve figured out the cookware, you can focus your attention cooking the meal. To help get the flavor just the way you want it, browse the cooking and barbecue sauces for a marinade that puts the taste over the top. You can find glazes and sauces for all kinds of cuisines. Thereʼs so much to pick from that youʼre sure to find more than one you want to try. Pick out some for the roaster and some to try out at a later time on the grill.

Possibly the hardest part about preparing a large meal in your kitchen is having to clean up everything afterward. Thatʼs why itʼs a good idea for you to go ahead and stock up on cleaning supplies. Washing the dishes wonʼt feel like a chore at all with a pair of long cleaning gloves and a handy dish brush that dispenses soap. There are also sensor soap dispensers to make even washing your hands easier. Of course, youʼll want something to help clean up all the leftovers, too. That is unless all your guests cleaned their plates. Even so, it never hurts to invest in some good food storage containers to keep everything fresh for another meal. If you choose a set that offers multiple containers, you can send some filled with food home with guests as a delicious parting gift.

If youʼre as into recycling as much as youʼre into cooking, then another good investment would be a composter. Check out all the compost containers for your kitchen or outdoors within the trash and recycling products. There are also recycling containers that help keep your recycling separate from the trash while still keeping it contained stylishly.