The deciding specification is what each pan includes: a self-basting lid, a V shaped rack, a U shaped rack, a flat rack, or a rack with handles.
By the Lush Editorial Team·Researched & Compared
This guide compares five roasting pans using only the dimensions, weights, capacity figures and published features supplied by each manufacturer.
The only pick with a self-basting lid, and the lightest at 1.48 pounds.
A 15 inch pan with a V shaped iron rack and a 464 F limit.
A 17 by 13 inch pan with a U shaped rack and a 450 F limit.
A 2.5 inch tall pan with a removable chrome plated rack.
An oval roaster with a lid, a 600 F limit and a 3.79 pound weight.
| Model | Brand | Size (capacity) | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Ware 13" Oval Roaster with Lid - Enameled St... | Granite Ware | 13 inches | 1.48 lb | Best covered oval roaster |
| Glad Roasting Pan Nonstick 11x15 - Heavy Duty Metal ... | Glad | Large | 3.2 lb | Best with a V shaped rack |
| Circulon Total Bakeware Nonstick Roaster | Circulon | 17 Inch x 13 Inch | 3.2 lb | Best with a U shaped rack |
| Farberware Bakeware Nonstick Roaster | Farberware | 11" x 15" | 3 lb | Best with a chrome plated rack |
| 16 Inch Roasting Pan with Lid - Covered Oval Roaster... | VANKUTL | 16 Inch | 3.79 lb | Best with a lid and a 600 F limit |
The only pick with a self-basting lid, and the lightest at 1.48 pounds.
A 15 inch pan with a V shaped iron rack and a 464 F limit.
A 17 by 13 inch pan with a U shaped rack and a 450 F limit.
A 2.5 inch tall pan with a removable chrome plated rack.
An oval roaster with a lid, a 600 F limit and a 3.79 pound weight.
The Granite Ware 13 inch oval roaster is the lightest pick at 1.48 pounds and the only one with a self-basting lid, which the maker says traps steam. The Glad 11x15 includes a V shaped iron rack and a 15 inch pan. The Circulon 17 by 13 inch roaster has a U shaped rack and a 450 F limit. The Farberware 11 by 15 inch pan has a chrome plated rack and a 2.5 inch height. The VANKUTL 16 inch oval roaster has a lid and a 600 F limit.
“A lid traps steam. A rack lifts the food.”
Lush Editorial Team
Priorities, not a computed score. The inputs are published specifications, so we rank by what matters most and say how much.
The five picks differ most in what comes in the box. The Granite Ware 13 inch oval roaster and the VANKUTL 16 inch oval roaster each include a lid. The Glad 11×15, the Circulon 17 by 13 inch pan and the Farberware 11 by 15 inch pan each include a rack instead. No pick on this list includes both a lid and a rack.
Oven limits also separate them. The Granite Ware is rated to 932 F, the VANKUTL to 600 F, the Glad to 464 F and the Circulon to 450 F. The Farberware publishes no limit. Published weights run from 1.48 pounds for the Granite Ware to 3.79 pounds for the VANKUTL, a difference of about 2.3 pounds.
| Specification | Granite Ware | Glad | Circulon | Farberware | VANKUTL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published width | 8.0 in | 11.0 in | 13.4 in | 11.25 in | 12.0 in |
| Published depth | 13.0 in | 17.6 in | 17.3 in | 16.0 in | 16.0 in |
| Published height | 5.0 in | 3.1 in | 6.0 in | 2.5 in | 6.0 in |
| Published weight | 1.48 lb | 3.2 lb | 3.2 lb | 3.0 lb | 3.79 lb |
| Lid | Yes, self-basting | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rack | Not listed | V shaped iron | U shaped | Chrome plated | Not listed |
| Oven limit | 932 F | 464 F | 450 F | not published | 600 F |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Capacity figure | 7 lb poultry | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
The table does not tell you how any pan performs. Nobody at Lush has used these pans, and the makers publish capability, not results. The table also cannot tell you which pan fits your oven shelf, because the published length, width and height do not say which figure is the depth and which is the height of the object.
The Granite Ware 13 inch oval roaster has a self-basting cover. The maker states the lid retains moisture while roasting and creates a steamy environment for sourdough bread. The same pan is rated to 932 F, the highest limit of the five, and weighs 1.48 pounds, the lightest of the five.
The VANKUTL 16 inch oval roaster also has a lid. The maker states the lid prevents heat and moisture from escaping. It is rated to 600 F and is listed as induction safe. Its published weight is 3.79 pounds, the heaviest of the five. Its published size is 16 by 12 by 6 inches, with inside dimensions of 15 by 10.5 by 3.5 inches.
The Glad 11×15 pan includes a V shaped iron rack, which the maker describes as offering increased airflow. The pan is rated to 464 F and is dishwasher safe. The care instructions state it is not broiler safe and should not be used on a stove top or over an open flame. Its published dimensions are 11.0 by 17.6 by 3.1 inches.
The Circulon 17 by 13 inch pan includes a U shaped rack that keeps meats off the bottom. It is rated to 450 F and carries a limited lifetime guarantee. The Farberware 11 by 15 inch pan includes a removable chrome plated rack and is made without PFAS, PFOA, lead or cadmium. Its published height is 2.5 inches, the smallest of the five, and it publishes no oven limit.
The published oven limits span 450 F to 932 F. The Granite Ware is rated to 932 F, the VANKUTL to 600 F, the Glad to 464 F and the Circulon to 450 F. The Farberware publishes no limit, so the maker does not state one. A higher limit is relevant for high heat roasting and for bread baking.
Weight is published for four of the five picks. The Granite Ware is 1.48 pounds, the Farberware is 3.0 pounds, the Glad and Circulon are 3.2 pounds each, and the VANKUTL is 3.79 pounds. A lighter pan is easier to lift when full, though the maker publishes no loaded weight for any of them.
The Granite Ware, Glad, VANKUTL and Cuisinart pans are listed as dishwasher safe. The Farberware lists nonstick cleanup but does not state dishwasher safe. The Glad care instructions add that you should not soak the pan or wash it when hot, and should not use abrasive cleaning products.
The VANKUTL instructions state that you can place the pan in the dishwasher, or hand wash with a paper towel and warm soapy water. The Granite Ware maker states the smooth surface resists sticking. None of these statements describe how the pans perform after repeated use.
You want a covered roaster for bread and small birds. The Granite Ware 13 inch oval roaster has a self-basting lid, a 932 F limit and a 1.48 pound weight. The maker states it fits up to 7 pounds of poultry and doubles as a bread cloche.
You want a large covered roaster for a big bird. The VANKUTL 16 inch oval roaster has a lid, a 600 F limit and induction compatibility. Its published inside dimensions are 15 by 10.5 by 3.5 inches, and the maker states it holds up to 16 pounds of poultry with the lid.
You want a rack pan with a V shaped rack. The Glad 11×15 pan includes a V shaped iron rack and is rated to 464 F. It is dishwasher safe, but the maker states it is not broiler safe and not for stove top use.
You want a rack pan with a U shaped rack. The Circulon 17 by 13 inch pan includes a U shaped rack and is rated to 450 F. It carries a limited lifetime guarantee and has wide handles for grip.
You want a low sided rack pan. The Farberware 11 by 15 inch pan has a published height of 2.5 inches and a removable chrome plated rack. It is made without PFAS, PFOA, lead or cadmium, and the maker publishes no oven limit.
Several figures that would help a buyer are not published by the makers on this sheet.
Two picks have a lid. The Granite Ware 13 inch oval roaster has a self-basting cover, which the maker says retains moisture while roasting. The VANKUTL 16 inch oval roaster has a lid that the maker says prevents heat and moisture from escaping. The other three picks, the Glad, Circulon and Farberware pans, are open roasters with racks and no lid.
The Granite Ware 13 inch oval roaster is the lightest of the five at 1.48 pounds. The Farberware is 3.0 pounds, the Glad and Circulon are 3.2 pounds each, and the VANKUTL is 3.79 pounds. The difference between the lightest and the heaviest is about 2.3 pounds.
The Granite Ware 13 inch oval roaster is rated to 932 F. The VANKUTL is rated to 600 F, the Glad to 464 F and the Circulon to 450 F. The Farberware publishes no oven temperature limit, so the maker does not state one. A higher limit matters for high heat roasting and bread baking.
Three picks include a rack. The Glad 11x15 has a V shaped iron rack. The Circulon 17 by 13 inch pan has a U shaped rack. The Farberware 11 by 15 inch pan has a removable chrome plated rack. The Granite Ware and VANKUTL oval roasters list no rack.
The Granite Ware, Glad, VANKUTL and Cuisinart pans are listed as dishwasher safe. The Farberware pan lists nonstick cleanup and a quality assurance guarantee but does not state dishwasher safe. The Glad care instructions add that you should not soak the pan or wash it when hot.
The Granite bowl 18 inch pan states it can hold up to 16 pounds of poultry with the lid. The Granite Ware 13 inch oval roaster states it fits up to 7 pounds of poultry or roast. The other picks publish pan dimensions but no poultry capacity figure, so the maker does not state one.
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