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Oven Rack Cleaning

I tried putting spraying on easy off then putting the racks in a garage bag and closing the bag. The racks were easier to clean the next day. Thank you bareneed and remander.

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Grass Fed Burger at Burger Lounge in San Diego

Have tried Burger Lounge and it may be politically correct because it is grass fed beef but doesn't live up to it hype for deliciousness. The patty is slim and not juicy. My taste for burgers is similar to Frank Bruni's and he did on burgers that was great.

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Best Roasting Pan for a Chicken

The All-Clad small stainless roasting pan called the peti roti does not have an aluminum core. It is all stainless steel. I confirmed that with All-Clad's customer service. The folks at Cooks Illustrated recommend the Cephalon stainless steel roasting pan which does have an aluminum core. They state that the aluminum helps with even heating and prevents the pan from buckling if you deglaze the roasting pan on the stovetop for gravy.

After reading all these good suggestions, I'm not sure a roasting pan is the best bet to roast chicken.

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From Talk

Oven Rack Cleaning

I tried putting spraying on easy off then putting the racks in a garage bag and closing the bag. The racks were easier to clean the next day. Thank you bareneed and remander.

From A Hamburger Today

Grass Fed Burger at Burger Lounge in San Diego

Have tried Burger Lounge and it may be politically correct because it is grass fed beef but doesn't live up to it hype for deliciousness. The patty is slim and not juicy. My taste for burgers is similar to Frank Bruni's and he did on burgers that was great.

From Talk

Best Roasting Pan for a Chicken

The All-Clad small stainless roasting pan called the peti roti does not have an aluminum core. It is all stainless steel. I confirmed that with All-Clad's customer service. The folks at Cooks Illustrated recommend the Cephalon stainless steel roasting pan which does have an aluminum core. They state that the aluminum helps with even heating and prevents the pan from buckling if you deglaze the roasting pan on the stovetop for gravy.

After reading all these good suggestions, I'm not sure a roasting pan is the best bet to roast chicken.

From Talk

Best Roasting Pan for a Chicken

Regarding the flatter pan idea, does it make rack and oven cleanup more of a challenge?

From A Hamburger Today

Grass Fed Burger at Burger Lounge in San Diego

There should be a new location opening on India St. in the Little Italy area of San Diego soon. I saw their hiring ad in Craigslist a week or so ago. Saw their new store a coupel weeks ago and it looks almost finished. Can't wait.

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Grass Fed Burger at Burger Lounge in San Diego

Burger Lounge has the best burger in San Diego, hands down! From their delicious and organic grass fed beef burger to the fantastic quinoa veggie burger, you certainly get what you pay for! In addition, Burger Lounge has excellent customer service, a fun atmosphere and an affordable price! Try any of their four San Diego locations today!

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Grass Fed Burger at Burger Lounge in San Diego

Burger Lounge is definitely one of those restaurants to visit when you're in San Diego. The burgers are VERY, very juicy--you'll have its juices running down your fingers! (in a good way...). Personally, I prefer the Grilled Lounge Burger over any other--I mean, that's what you're coming to Burger Lounge for: grass-fed meat! Fries and onion rings are to die for--garlic-seasoned and definitely fresh-cut. I have to disagree with the many people who aren't fond of Burger Lounge; why else would it be a part of San Diego Magazine's top restaurants? It's even becoming increasingly popular among San Diegans...and a new location is opening in downtown Little Italy. Burger Lounge is definitely a must-go!!!

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Grass Fed Burger at Burger Lounge in San Diego

Burger Lounge is without a doubt the best burger in San Diego! With fresh, healthy, grass fed beef, superb quality customer service, and reasonable prices, I'll never go anywhere else!

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Grass Fed Burger at Burger Lounge in San Diego

that bun looks so fluffy and awesome! i just want to pat it on the top photo.

From Talk

Best Roasting Pan for a Chicken

I do prefer a deeper pan, if only to contain all the veggies and drippings. Clean-up is my most major concern( after the quality of roast chicken) and while it's not PC I highly recommend tin foil pans. There, I said it. Cook the chicken and throw away the mess. I know you are reeling about iin horror but know this...I do put the used pan out with the recycling.

From Talk

Best Roasting Pan for a Chicken

I must admit that I have become a huge fan of Look cooking bags. Over my protestations, my husband convinced me to use one for a turkey once and I have never looked back. I cook mine on a bed of root veggies in a stoneware roasting dish.

From Talk

Best Roasting Pan for a Chicken

cfoodie, chicken is a very forgiving piece of meat, just cook the damn thing any way you prefer, it's cheap and if you screw it up try it another way.

From Talk

Best Roasting Pan for a Chicken

Which All Clad pan is it that you think doesn't have any aluminum core?

As for roasting a chicken, I use my 10 inch All Clad stainless skillet fairly often and on occasion use my 10 inch cast iron skillet. I also use my 5 qt oval enameled cast iron dutch oven. It depends on what's easy, whether I feel like dealing with cleanup and whether I intend on making a sauce and/or want to roast vegetables along with the chicken.

From Talk

Best Roasting Pan for a Chicken

I use a 5 quart dutch oven. You don't get the crispy skin, but you do get the most deliciously chickeney tender yum, delicious jus, and a CLEAN oven! I follow a recipe I found in Cook's Illustrated a while back...I think it was French-style roast chicken. Easy as anything, especially without a smoking greasy oven to contend with!

From Talk

Best Roasting Pan for a Chicken

@california foodie I don't think it makes any difference with the cleanup. I roast a well seasoned 4-5 pound chicken for about 2 and a half hours at 325 degrees. I think the lower temp reduces a lot of the splatter, cooks the bird all the through without drying out the breast and results in a nice crispy skin. Everybody has their own favorite routine for a perfect roast chicken and this is the one my family likes the best....oh here's a hint about cleaning the pan-as soon as you take the bird out of the oven and have either drained off the juices or deglazed fill the pan up with hot soapy water ASAP and in a few minutes your pan will clean up nicely.

From Talk

Best Roasting Pan for a Chicken

I was taught to use the smallest pan that will hold the chicken. Often, this is a 10 inch frying pan. As stated in one of the previous posts, using too large of a pan promotes the burning of the drippings.

If you plan on making a flavorful jus with your chicken, add some onions, carrots and a boquet garni to the pan after about 30 minutes of cooking.

From Talk

Best Roasting Pan for a Chicken

Well, whenever I roast a chicken which is very often in the winter, I just use my favorite roasting pan, a 15 x 9 with 3 inch sides. I love gravy with roast chicken so I make a bed of celery, carrots, and onions in the pan, season the chicken and plunk it on top. Roast til done, and then I take the chicken out, strain the pan veg's, degrease and reduce or thicken.

YUM

From Talk

Best Roasting Pan for a Chicken

I use an old-fashioned broiler pan to make Keller's basic roast chicken. I have a fancier pan with a rack, but the old piece works better.

The drippings collect in the pan below the slotted top. I put sliced and seasoned potatoes and onions in the pan. They cook in the drippings and are terrific.

I pour off the drippings not absorbed by the potatoes, and use them to make gravy.

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