Best Roasting Pans for Covered Roasting and Racks

How the Five Compare on the Numbers

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.

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.

Lids, Racks and What Each One Does

The two covered roasters

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 three rack pans

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.

Oven Limits, Weight and Cleaning

What the temperature figures mean

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.

Cleaning instructions

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.

Which One Fits Your Kitchen

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.

What We Could Not Verify

Several figures that would help a buyer are not published by the makers on this sheet.

• No pan publishes a loaded weight, so the weight of a pan holding a turkey is not stated.
• The Farberware pan publishes no oven temperature limit.
• The Glad, Circulon and Farberware pans publish no poultry capacity figure in pounds.
• No pan states which published dimension is the depth and which is the height of the object.
• No pan publishes a warranty length except the Circulon limited lifetime guarantee and the Cuisinart lifetime warranty.
• No pan publishes a maximum rack weight or a rack material for the Farberware beyond chrome plating.