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If you just need something to throw the T-Day turkey into, this roaster does the job, but it can’t be used on the stove.

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The Granite Ware Covered Oval Roaster turned out to be a versatile, lightweight roasting option ideal for weeknight cooking. We loved how light and easy to clean this pan was. It fits a small chicken or a roast easily, and has the option for covering, which adds to its versatility. Its non-stick construction makes it easy to clean and is dishwasher safe. In addition to its size, versatility, and ease of cleaning, the Granite Ware roasters are very affordable. These reasons all added up to land this pan as our go-to for simple meals. 
We appreciated having the lid option but found that it could have fit a little bit better &mdash; we often struggled with it sliding around and falling off when bumped. This is not a major issue, but certainly a red flag in terms of the pan's overall construction. The loose lid made the whole set-up feel like it lacked durability. 

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This tri-ply roasting pan is a comparably priced option if our top pick is unavailable.

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This stainless-steel roasting pan turned out great, evenly browned chicken and potatoes; it’s not tri-ply, so it doesn’t conduct heat quite as quickly, but it’s so thick that it still retains and controls heat well. Its V-shaped rack, also made from stainless steel, cradled the chicken nicely, though it slipped around a touch in the pan. Just a few small quibbles: It’s on the heavy side, so it can be a little unwieldy to lift. And while its handles are big enough to grip comfortably, they rise surprisingly high above the pan; our wrists bumped into them and got burned when we took the pan out of the oven.

The Circulon Nonstick Roaster is a unique model in the realm of full-sized roasting pans as it's made from PFOA-free nonstick-coated steel. This means it's significantly lighter than the triple-ply stainless steel roasters in this review. This construction makes the Circulon lightweight, easy to clean, and considerably less expensive than these other models, earning it recognition for its outstanding value. We appreciated how light it was, especially for those not willing to lift a 30-pound holiday meal out of the oven. The Circulon also has a rounded shape that separates it from the rest of the pack. 
We were a little turned off by the slightly less durable construction that is unique to this pan. Compared to the other hefty, stainless steel pans we've used, the Circulon feels somewhat less durable. The thin coated steel also ranked lower in our heat distribution metric since it didn't hold heat as well as others. Storage was another minor issue with this pan &mdash; its 17-inch length, plus its tall walls and even taller rack height, make it a pain to store in tight kitchens. 

Although made from single-ply stainless steel, this durable, sturdy small roasting pan turned out beautiful, well-browned food. Its handles were a little smaller than we prefer but still reasonably easy to grip. Its V-shaped nonstick rack did a good job of holding the chicken, though it slipped around in the pan a tiny bit more than we would have liked. Note that this model has a slight indentation around the perimeter that serves as a mini grease trough; this can make it a little trickier to make gravy, and you’ll have to move roasting vegetables around a touch to brown them evenly.

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If you can't get your hands on the Cuisinart model and want a pan that is a bit easier to store and arguably more convenient for smaller meals, look no further than the KitchenAid 16" Stainless Steel Roaster. This pan is slightly shallower than most of the other full-size roasters with racks, which we found to be an asset more than a detriment. We also liked the rack shape, which is flatter and less curved than many other racks we tested. This makes it more versatile for meals that do not involve a 20-pound turkey. This one's stainless steel construction distributed heat well, though its weight is significant. 
The primary downsides to this top contender are its weight and its price tag. The KitchenAid roaster is very heavy and significantly heavier than our favorite pan, the Cuisinart Pro Stainless. Also, this one, though it is built to last, costs a pretty penny. 

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