# Best stainless steel roasting pans with racks Source: https://braiseandsear.com/best/best-stainless-steel-roasting-pan Publisher: Braise & Sear. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://braiseandsear.com/how-we-pick A good roasting pan does two jobs. It holds a turkey or rib roast on a rack in the oven, and then it goes straight onto the burner so you can deglaze the drippings into gravy. That second job is where cheap pans fail: thin single-ply steel scorches, and some roasters are not rated for induction at all. The facts that matter are clad construction (an aluminum core spreads burner heat across the floor), pan size against your oven and your bird, the rack type, the stated oven limit and induction compatibility. This guide compares seven clad and heavy gauge stainless roasters from Demeyere, Mauviel, Hestan, Viking, All-Clad and Made In. Several listings leave out the oven limit, which the table marks as Not stated. Measure your oven before buying anything over 16 inches. ## Picks ### 1. Demeyere Industry 5, Roasting Pan with Rack, 5 Ply Made in Belgium Construction: 5-ply, rim to rim; Size: 15.75 x 13.3 in, 8.5 qt; Rack: Nonstick, 14 x 10.6 in; Oven-safe to: Not stated; Induction: Not stated A Belgian-made 5-ply roaster with layers running rim to rim, a flat base that will not warp and a nonstick rack. The most heavily clad roaster here, good for making gravy on the stovetop. What the listing offers: - 5-ply construction from rim to rim for even heat across the floor, per the listing. - Flat base stability means the pan will not warp when heated, according to the listing. - Listing gives exact pan and rack sizes, so you can check oven fit before buying. Limits to know: - The listing does not state an oven limit or induction compatibility. - Nonstick rack needs gentler cleaning than a bare stainless rack. ### 2. Mauviel M'Cook 5-Ply Polished Stainless Steel Roasting Pan With Rack, And Cast Stainless Steel Handles, 15.7 x 11.8-in, Made In France Construction: 5-ply, ferritic steel exterior; Size: 15.7 x 11.8 in; Rack: Included; Oven-safe to: Oven and broiler safe, no figure given; Induction: Yes A 5-ply French roaster built for induction, with three aluminum layers and a ferritic stainless exterior. Cast stainless handles stay cool, and the listing says it is oven and broiler safe. What the listing offers: - Conceived for induction with a ferritic stainless exterior layer, per the listing. - Works on gas, electric, halogen and induction, and in the oven and under the broiler. - Made in France with cast stainless handles that stay cool during use. Limits to know: - Listing says hand wash only and warns against long periods of high heat. - Smaller 15.7 x 11.8 inch footprint than the 16 inch roasters here. ### 3. Alll-Clad Stainless Steel 15” Oval Roaster Pan with Rack and Lid Construction: Heavy gauge stainless, bonded base; Size: 15 in oval, roasts to 20 lb; Rack: Stainless, flat; Oven-safe to: 600°F; Induction: Yes An oval roaster with a high domed lid for ham, brisket and turkey up to 20 pounds. The listing states a 600°F oven limit, induction use, dishwasher safety and a Limited Lifetime Warranty. What the listing offers: - Includes a high domed lid that keeps meats moist, which the open roasters lack. - Oven and broiler safe to 600°F and compatible with induction, per the listing. - Dishwasher safe with a Limited Lifetime Warranty stated. Limits to know: - Bonded base rather than fully clad walls, and made in China per the listing. - Oval shape and 20 pound limit make it smaller than the 16 inch rectangular pans. ### 4. Viking 3-Ply Stainless Steel Roasting Pan with Non Stick Rack, 16 x 13 Inch Kitchen Cookware, Great for Turkey, Dishwasher and Oven Safe, Induction Ready, Silver Construction: Tri-ply, aluminum core; Size: 16 x 13 in, birds to 25 lb; Rack: Nonstick V-rack; Oven-safe to: Not stated; Induction: Yes A 16 x 13 inch tri-ply roaster with a nonstick V-rack that the listing says fits a 25 pound bird. Induction ready and dishwasher safe per the title. A strong value for big holiday turkeys. What the listing offers: - Fits up to a 25 pound bird, per the listing. - Tri-ply build with a 304 stainless interior and aluminum core, and induction capable. - Listed as dishwasher safe and oven safe in the title. Limits to know: - No oven temperature limit is given in the listing. - Nonstick coating on the rack needs gentler care than bare steel. ### 5. Hestan Provisions - 16.5" Classic Clad Roaster with Stainless Steel Rack Construction: Tri-ply, aluminum core; Size: 17 x 12 x 4 in (pan body); Rack: Stainless, tension fit; Oven-safe to: Not stated; Induction: Not stated A tri-ply roaster that the listing pitches for deglazing, sauce reductions and gravy on the stove. Flush rivets make cleanup easier and a tension fit rack lifts the roast. What the listing offers: - Tri-ply with an aluminum core, described as great for gravy made directly on the stove. - Flush rivets on the handles leave nothing to scrub around inside. - Listing states it is thermal tested and engineered to be warp-resistant. Limits to know: - Oven limit and induction compatibility are not stated in the listing. - The listing's maximum roast weight figure looks like a typo, so check size by dimensions. ### 6. Made In Cookware - Stainless Clad Roasting Pan - 3-Ply Stainless Clad - Professional Cookware - Crafted in Thailand Construction: Tri-ply, aluminum core; Size: 18.45 x 12.5 x 6 in; Rack: Included, 15.55 x 12.25 in; Oven-safe to: Not stated; Induction: Not stated A 3-ply roaster made in Thailand that the listing pitches as easier to lift with a large turkey. Handles are designed so the pan can be sealed with foil, and the steel is non-reactive for pan sauces. What the listing offers: - Listing describes the 3-ply build as easier to lift and move with a large turkey. - Handles are designed to let you seal the pan completely with foil. - Non-reactive surface for building sauces with wine, vinegar or citrus, per the listing. Limits to know: - Oven limit and induction compatibility are not stated in the listing. - At 18.45 inches long with handles, check that it fits your oven. ### 7. All-Clad Specialty Stainless Steel Large Roaster with Nonstick Rack 13x16 Inch Oven Broiler Safe 500F Roaster Pan, Pots and Pans, Cookware Silver Construction: Stainless steel; Size: 13 x 16 in, turkeys to 25 lb; Rack: Nonstick, oven safe to 375°F; Oven-safe to: 600°F (pan); Induction: No An entry All-Clad roaster for turkeys up to 25 pounds. The pan is oven and broiler safe to 600°F but the listing says it is not induction compatible, and the PTFE nonstick rack is rated only to 375°F. What the listing offers: - Pan accommodates turkeys up to 25 pounds, per the listing. - Pan is oven and broiler safe to 600°F and works on gas, electric and ceramic cooktops. - Rack removes so the pan doubles as a baking dish. Limits to know: - Listing states it is not induction compatible. - Nonstick rack is rated only to 375°F, well below the pan's limit. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.