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The Best Roasting Pans: 4 Compared (and One to Skip)
We compared four roasting pans on construction, rack design, oven ratings, stovetop use for gravy, size and cleanup, using each maker's published specs.
The short version
The Made In Stainless Clad Roasting Pan is the best overall: 3-ply clad construction, a stainless rack, a 600°F rating for the whole kit and a stated fit for a 24 lb turkey. The Tramontina Prima 16.5 in Deep Roasting Pan is the value pick, with 18/10 stainless, a V-rack, a 500°F rating and dishwasher-safe cleanup for a lot less money. The All-Clad Large Stainless Steel Roaster with Rack suits cooks who roast at moderate temperatures and want everything in the dishwasher, but its nonstick rack is rated only to 375°F and the pan is not induction compatible. Skip the Graniteware Covered Oval Roaster 19 in: the lid holds in steam, no rack is listed, and the enamel warranty excludes bumps, scratches and normal wear. Best for: Made In if you make pan gravy on the stove, Tramontina if you roast a few times a year and want a solid pan without the premium.
Our picks at a glance
- Made In Stainless Clad Roasting Pan - Buy. A fully clad 3-ply roaster with a stainless rack, rated to 600°F and sized by Made In for a 24 lb turkey.
- Tramontina Prima 16.5 in Stainless Steel Deep Roasting Pan with Basting Grill and V-Rack - Buy. A deep 18/10 stainless roaster with a V-rack and a basting grill, oven-safe to 500°F and dishwasher-safe.
- All-Clad Large Stainless Steel Roaster with Rack, 13 x 16 inch - It depends. A polished stainless roaster with a nonstick V-rack that goes in the dishwasher, but the rack is rated only to 375°F.
- Graniteware Covered Oval Roaster 19 in - Skip. The classic speckled enamel roaster: cheap and familiar, but it steams more than it roasts and its enamel is not covered for chips.
The verdict in 30 seconds
What mattered most
- Construction
- Rack
- Oven rating
- Cooktop use
- Size (maker figure)
- Dishwasher
A roasting pan sits in a cupboard for most of the year and then has to carry a heavy bird, survive a hot oven and hold drippings you want to turn into gravy on the burner. The differences that matter are hidden in the fine print: whether the metal is clad, what temperature the rack is rated for, and whether the pan works on your cooktop. We picked a fully clad premium pan, a sturdy value pan, a big-name pan with a catch, and the speckled covered roaster many people still reach for.
A fully clad 3-ply roaster with a stainless rack, rated to 600°F and sized by Made In for a 24 lb turkey.
Best for: Cooks who roast big birds and joints and want to make gravy on the burner in the same pan.
- 3-ply stainless clad construction spreads burner heat, so deglazing and building gravy in the pan is practical.
- The included rack is stainless steel and Made In rates the pan to 600°F, so no part of the kit caps your oven temperature.
- Handles are shaped so the pan can be sealed completely with foil, and Made In says it fits a 24 lb turkey.
- Heavy: Made In lists 3.90 kg for the pan and 4.54 kg with the rack before any food goes in.
- Handwash is preferred, and Made In tells you to heat and cool it slowly to prevent warping.
- At about 46.9 cm long including handles, it will not fit every small oven or sink.
- Made In's page does not list which cooktops it works on, so check before buying for induction.
A deep 18/10 stainless roaster with a V-rack and a basting grill, oven-safe to 500°F and dishwasher-safe.
Best for: Anyone who roasts a turkey or a few joints a year and wants a sturdy stainless pan and rack without paying for cladding.
- 18/10 stainless steel body with riveted cast stainless handles, backed by a lifetime warranty.
- Comes with a V-rack for poultry and a basting grill for flatter cuts, so it covers more jobs out of the box.
- Oven-safe to 500°F and dishwasher-safe, which covers almost every home roasting recipe.
- Tramontina does not describe it as clad, so stovetop gravy needs more care than in the Made In.
- The page lists no cooktop compatibility at all, including induction.
- It was listed as backordered when we checked, which matters if you need it before a holiday.
A polished stainless roaster with a nonstick V-rack that goes in the dishwasher, but the rack is rated only to 375°F.
Best for: Cooks on gas or electric ranges who roast at moderate temperatures and want both pan and rack in the dishwasher.
- The pan is oven and broiler safe to 600°F and the whole set is dishwasher safe.
- The nonstick V-shaped rack releases skin and makes cleanup easier than bare metal.
- Backed by All-Clad's Limited Lifetime Warranty.
- The nonstick rack is rated to 375°F, below the high-heat stage of many roast chicken and prime rib recipes.
- All-Clad says it works on any stovetop except induction.
- All-Clad describes it as heavy-gauge stainless with no bonded or clad layers listed, and lists it as made in China.
- Priced close to the fully clad Made In pan at its regular price.
The classic speckled enamel roaster: cheap and familiar, but it steams more than it roasts and its enamel is not covered for chips.
Best for: Only for covered pot roasts or braises on a tight budget, not for crisp-skinned roasting.
- Low cost, with a lid included for slow, covered cooking.
- Enameled steel surface that Graniteware says is free of PFOA, PTFE and PFOS.
- Made in Mexico, with a 2-year warranty.
- Roasting with the lid on traps steam, so skin browns less unless you take the lid off for part of the cook.
- No rack is listed, so the bird sits in its own juices.
- Graniteware says not to use it on a glass cooktop and that the handles get hot.
- The warranty excludes bumps, scratches, normal wear and damage from extreme temperatures, the usual ways enamel fails.
| Criteria | Made In Stainless Clad Roasting Pan Top pick | Tramontina Prima 16.5 in Stainless Steel Deep Roasting Pan with Basting Grill and V-Rack | All-Clad Large Stainless Steel Roaster with Rack, 13 x 16 inch | Graniteware Covered Oval Roaster 19 in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Buy it | Buy it | It depends | Skip it |
| Best for | Cooks who roast big birds and joints and want to make gravy on the burner in the same pan. | Anyone who roasts a turkey or a few joints a year and wants a sturdy stainless pan and rack without paying for cladding. | Cooks on gas or electric ranges who roast at moderate temperatures and want both pan and rack in the dishwasher. | Only for covered pot roasts or braises on a tight budget, not for crisp-skinned roasting. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range | $$$ · premium | $ · budget |
| Construction | 3-ply stainless clad | 18/10 stainless (cladding not stated) | Heavy-gauge polished stainless | Enameled steel |
| Rack | Stainless steel rack | V-rack plus basting grill | Nonstick V-rack | None listed |
| Oven rating | 600°F | 500°F | Pan 600°F, rack 375°F | Oven safe, no figure given |
| Cooktop use | Not listed | Not listed | Any stovetop except induction | Gas and electric; not glass tops |
| Size (maker figure) | 46.9 x 31.8 cm with handles | 14.375 x 18.75 in | 13 x 16 in | 19 in oval |
| Dishwasher | Handwash preferred | Dishwasher-safe | Dishwasher safe | Warm soapy water, soft sponge |
| Made in | Thailand | Not listed | China | Mexico |
| Warranty | Limited or lifetime, per Made In policy | Lifetime | Limited Lifetime | 2 years |
Which one is right for you?
- Cooks who roast big birds and joints and want to make gravy on the burner in the same pan. Buy it Made In Stainless Clad Roasting Pan
- Anyone who roasts a turkey or a few joints a year and wants a sturdy stainless pan and rack without paying for cladding. Buy it Tramontina Prima 16.5 in Stainless Steel Deep Roasting Pan with Basting Grill and V-Rack
- Cooks on gas or electric ranges who roast at moderate temperatures and want both pan and rack in the dishwasher. It depends All-Clad Large Stainless Steel Roaster with Rack, 13 x 16 inch
- Only for covered pot roasts or braises on a tight budget, not for crisp-skinned roasting. Skip it Graniteware Covered Oval Roaster 19 in
How we judged the field
Five things decide whether a roasting pan earns its cupboard space. Construction comes first: a clad pan, with aluminum bonded between stainless layers, spreads burner heat for gravy, while a single layer of steel is fine in the oven but can scorch drippings on the stove. The rack matters next, both its shape and its temperature rating, because a coated rack can cap your oven setting. Then cooktop compatibility, since many roasters are not rated for induction or glass tops. Size and weight come fourth: the pan has to fit your oven and you have to lift it full. Cleanup is last, because a pan you dread washing stays in the cupboard.
The field splits into fully clad premium pans, heavy single-layer stainless pans with racks, and old-style enamel covered roasters. We picked Made In as the clad option, Tramontina as the value stainless pan, All-Clad because many buyers assume its name means clad construction, while All-Clad describes this roaster only as heavy-gauge stainless, and Graniteware because the speckled covered roaster is still a common holiday purchase. Every spec here comes from the maker’s own product page.
The Made In Stainless Clad Roasting Pan is the one to buy if you treat the roasting pan as a real cooking vessel and not only an oven tray. Its 3-ply clad construction means you can set it across two burners after the roast comes out and deglaze without one hot spot burning the fond. The rack is stainless steel, and Made In rates the pan to 600°F, so no coating limits a high-heat finish. Made In says it fits a 24 lb turkey and that the handles allow a full foil seal for covered cooking. The trade-off is weight and care. The pan alone is listed at 3.90 kg and 4.54 kg with the rack, so a full turkey makes it a two-hand lift. Made In prefers handwashing and warns to heat and cool the pan slowly to avoid warping. Its page also does not list cooktop types, so induction owners should confirm before buying. For a cook who makes gravy in the pan every time, it is the right tool.
Tramontina Prima 16.5 in Stainless Steel Deep Roasting Pan with Basting Grill and V-Rack
Buy itCheck price on AmazonThe Tramontina Prima 16.5 in Deep Roasting Pan does the main job of a roasting pan well and costs much less than the clad options. It is 18/10 stainless steel with riveted cast stainless handles, and it comes with both a V-rack and a basting grill, so you can roast a bird on the V and a pork loin or vegetables on the flatter grill. Tramontina rates it oven-safe to 500°F, which covers nearly every roast recipe, and it is dishwasher-safe with a lifetime warranty. The maker lists the pan at 14.375 x 18.75 in, so check your oven width. What you give up is detail: Tramontina does not call it clad and does not list cooktop compatibility, so stovetop gravy calls for moderate heat and frequent stirring. It was also backordered when we checked, so order early for a holiday. For most households that roast a turkey once or twice a year, this is the sensible pick.
The All-Clad Large Stainless Steel Roaster with Rack is a good pan for a specific cook, and the wrong one for others. Its strengths are real: the pan is oven and broiler safe to 600°F, the V-shaped rack is nonstick so skin releases cleanly, and All-Clad says the whole set is dishwasher safe, which few clad pans allow. The catches are in the spec sheet. The nonstick rack is rated only to 375°F, so recipes that blast a chicken at 450°F or finish a rib roast at 500°F go beyond what the maker allows for the rack. All-Clad says the pan works on any stovetop except induction. All-Clad describes it as heavy-gauge polished stainless, with no mention of the bonded tri-ply that made the brand’s name, and lists it as made in China. At regular price it costs about as much as the fully clad Made In. Buy it if you cook on gas or electric, roast at moderate temperatures and value dishwasher cleanup.
The Graniteware Covered Oval Roaster 19 in is the speckled black pan many people grew up with, and its low price keeps it in shopping carts every November. The problem is that it is built for covered cooking, not roasting. With the lid on, steam stays in, so a turkey or chicken braises and the skin stays pale unless you remove the lid for much of the cook. No rack is listed, so the bird sits in its juices. Graniteware’s own care guide says the handles get hot, not to use it on a glass cooktop, and to avoid hitting it against hard surfaces. The warranty runs 2 years but excludes bumps, scratches, normal wear and damage from extreme temperatures, which are the usual ways enamel chips and fails. For crisp-skinned roasts, even the Tramontina is a large step up. Keep the Graniteware in mind only for pot roast, ham or braises on a tight budget.
Made In Stainless Clad Roasting Pan vs Tramontina Prima 16.5 in Stainless Steel Deep Roasting Pan with Basting Grill and V-Rack: which should you buy?
Made In and Tramontina both give you a stainless pan with a proper rack and enough oven tolerance for any home recipe, so the choice comes down to what happens after the roast comes out. Made In’s 3-ply clad body spreads burner heat, which makes stovetop gravy and deglazing easier and less likely to scorch. Its stainless rack and 600°F rating mean nothing in the kit limits your oven. You pay for that with a premium price, a heavy pan and a handwash preference.
Tramontina is the better buy if gravy is an afterthought or you make it in a separate saucepan. You still get 18/10 stainless, a V-rack, a basting grill, a 500°F rating and dishwasher cleanup, for much less money. If you roast every week or cook for big gatherings and want one pan to do roast and sauce, choose Made In. If the pan comes out a few times a year, choose Tramontina and order it early, since it was backordered when we checked.
What to look for
- Clad or single layer: A clad pan spreads burner heat for gravy, while a single layer of stainless works fine in the oven but scorches more easily on the stove.
- Rack rating: Check the temperature limit of the rack as well as the pan, because a nonstick rack can cap you below high-heat recipes.
- Cooktop list: Many roasters exclude induction or glass tops, so match the maker’s list to your range if you plan stovetop gravy.
- Full length with handles: Compare the maker’s overall length to your oven’s interior, leaving air space on each side.
- Weight empty: A heavy pan plus a 20 lb bird is a lot to lift out of a hot oven, so note the empty weight.
- Warranty fine print: Read what the warranty excludes; enamel warranties often exclude chips from bumps and normal wear.
Our final take
Buy the Made In Stainless Clad Roasting Pan if you want one pan for the roast and the gravy and do not mind its weight. Buy the Tramontina Prima 16.5 in Deep Roasting Pan if you roast a few times a year and want a solid stainless pan, V-rack and dishwasher cleanup for much less. Consider the All-Clad only if you cook on gas or electric, keep oven temperatures moderate and want everything in the dishwasher, because its rack is rated to 375°F. Skip the Graniteware covered roaster for anything you want browned. Pair whichever you choose with a good probe thermometer, since pulling the roast at the right temperature matters more than the pan.
Questions, answered
Do I need a rack in my roasting pan?
For poultry and large roasts, a rack helps. Lifting the meat lets hot air reach the underside and keeps the bottom from sitting in rendered fat and juices, which is what makes skin soggy. A V-rack also cradles a turkey or chicken so it does not roll. If your pan has no rack, a bed of thick-cut onions, carrots and celery does a similar job and flavors the drippings.
Why does the rack temperature rating matter?
A pan is only as heat-tolerant as its weakest part. All-Clad rates its large roaster pan to 600°F but its nonstick rack only to 375°F, so recipes that start or finish at 425°F to 500°F push past what the maker allows for the rack. Stainless racks like the one in the Made In kit do not carry a coating limit. Check the rack rating, not just the pan rating, if you like a hot blast for crisp skin.
Can I make gravy on the stovetop in a roasting pan?
You can in most stainless pans, but how well it works depends on construction and your cooktop. A clad pan like the Made In spreads burner heat across the base, so drippings are less likely to scorch in one spot. A single-layer pan can still work if you keep the heat moderate and stir. Check the maker's cooktop list first: All-Clad excludes induction for its large roaster, and Graniteware warns against glass cooktops.
What size roasting pan do I need for a turkey?
Go by the maker's stated capacity and your oven, not just the pan's nominal size. Made In says its pan fits a 24 lb turkey, which covers most holiday birds. Measure your oven's interior width with the racks in, then compare it to the maker's full length including handles; Made In's pan is about 46.9 cm long overall. Leave a few centimeters of air space around the pan so heat circulates.
Is a covered enamel roaster bad?
It is not bad for everything, it is just a different tool. A lid holds moisture in, which suits pot roast, braised pork shoulder or a ham that you want tender rather than crisp. For roast chicken or turkey with browned skin, you would need to take the lid off for much of the cook, and with no rack the underside still sits in liquid. Enamel can also chip, and Graniteware's warranty excludes bumps and normal wear.
Deciding between the top two? See our head-to-head: Made In Stainless Clad Roasting Pan vs Tramontina Prima 16.5 in Stainless Steel Deep Roasting Pan with Basting Grill and V-Rack.
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