I'm wondering about the cooking capacity of the oven. What size roast, meatloaf (how many lbs meat), or how many (medium) sweet potatoes will it hold
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Haven't made a meatloaf yet but my guess is you could fit 2 side-by-side @ about 1 lb each, or 1 at about 1-1/2 lbs. Since the baking pan is 8" by 8" the number of sweet potatoes depends on their length and width. I would say 3-4.
368160
I don't eat meat, but my husband has cooked steaks with it and we roast potatoes all the time. I bake 2-3 large potatoes with no problem. It's pretty versatile and cooks quickly - you just have to juggle a bit if its your only heating/cooking option.
368161
I don't have it here-- I use it in my motor home, but my guess is 2" for the bottom pan, with an extra inch or so in the lid.
368162
Small roast....maybe 1.5 lbs? It really is the size to feed two max. I would say 2 med sweet potatoes but you may be able to cook three. I have cooked 4 stuffed jalapeño peppers.....8 halves stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon slices.
239751
Mine just died this week after a year of pretty regular use for coffee roasting. I roasted probably 0.5 lb every other weekend. Light roasts, about 4-6mins/per batch x 4-6 batches. Not as long as I'd hoped but not horrible for <$30.
2181917
4-6 people. I can fix a 3lb roast in it easily. The stew I fixed a couple weeks ago fed 6.
2023573
I wish I could help. I bought this as a gift for my daughter. She uses it frequently for large roasts, but mainly as a lasagna pan. I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you.
1222992
I haven't cooked any ribs yet but I did cook to Boston Butt shoulder roast and it done a fine job. If I had to guess, you could probably get 10 lbs or more. This cooker cooks meat excellent. It is a great cooker and I know you will be satisfied.
64420
Your experience highlights one major flaw in the marketing of the Fagor 12 quart oven. No detailed information on temperature and other cooking requirements. In all honesty my experience has been through trial and error. Fagor's main competitor in the US is Nuwave. Their oven has much more specific directions on cooking procedures. I would suggest you contact Fagor on their customer support number in the manual and query their food prepartion rep. Sorry I can't help you with more specific information but I can thorougly sympathize with your experience as it mirrors my experiences too. When I do get satisfactory results I note the rack/temperture/time in a notebook that I keep near the oven for future reference. Good luck!
1330210
Sorry, cant answer this. I bought this as a gift and only used to make pot roast.
1906489
It will only hold a 9x13 pan (glass or metal) if the pan does not have any kind of lip or handle. If you have pans without a lip or handle, you can put one on each shelf. I also don't understand what Judith is saying. It sounds like she is talking about the roasting pan, not a rack. And, if the oven did not have two oven racks, she should have contacted Hamilton Beach warranty. I just had an oven with a knob that quit working; called warranty and had a new one at my door within a week. Great oven, great warranty!
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The inside measures 10 inches round and 12 inches deep. You can cook a pretty good size turkey, roast or fresh ham with no problem. As for the ribs, you hang them around the side and I have cooked 2 slabs with no problem. Also I have the chicken leg rack that holds a number of legs and can be doubled with a second rack above.
126065
Depending how roast was cut. We usually cook about 3 lb cuts of meat, but I think you could get a 5 lb roast in there. If you have more than 4 in your family you may want to go with the bigger one, but we have gotten by with the 5 qt for many years, and raised 5 kids. Start with the 5 qt. won't be as heavy, easier to handle. If you find you want a bigger one get the 7qt. Or, do like we did, add another 5qt. We have two because of having a dozen or so folks at some family functions and they all love roast beef.
1485743
I just started making Pizza's in the oven. I have made 12''. It looks like you can make 2 at the same time.I really like the oven.
749734
From the product description: 13.1 x 9.1 x 4.9 inches. From practical use, we roast chickens in it no problem and we recently did a pork shoulder butt roast. The pork roast was about 2lbs de-boned. There was room to spare. Great small roasting pan.
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I made a 1 lb loaf, and it turned out great. Yes, it was more flat than loaf-like in shape, but that also meant there was more room for sauce :) You may need to adjust your cooking time if you used a smaller loaf pan before.
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There are only 2 of us also and I have made a 5 pound roast with some carrots and potatoes in it. If you have a larger roast I would cut it in half and sear all sides of both halves, then cook it. I just bought the stainless steel one, have used it several times and love it! It replaces the aluminum one which I had for probably 30 years. As for artichokes, it depends on the size. I usually cook mine in the microwave.
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The largest I've ever done is 15lbs. I must tell you, we have cooked turkey in the oven since getting the "set it and forget it" and we always go back to the set it and forget it. It REALLY is the best.
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Yes. I baked a whole, regular sized meatloaf with excellent results. You don't have to change the temperature or the baking time you usually use, however I would experiment with biscuits or something with a shorter baking time so you can get the feel of the oven. Also, the time setting only goes to 30 minutes automatically, then to "stays on" so you have to watch your food or set a timer somewhere else for longer times. Be sure to read the instructions on warming the oven, etc.
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The 10 quart will hold a roast and vegetables. Before you use a pressure cooker find a good resource book. Another responder recommended Miss Vickie. She has a vast amount of information. I used my cooker weekly. It has been a fantastic investment for me! I am completely happy with this pressure cooker.