Nesco 4805-12 5-Quart Electric Roaster, Red Review

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(More customer reviews)I am giving it three stars because of its poor quality. This unit is not up to the standards of my old 4-quart Nesco roaster oven. This unit is manufactured in China and the quality shows. I will start looking for appliances manufactured in Europe and pay the price for the quality.
WARNINGS:
1.The unit gets EXTREMELY hot even the control knob.
2.Do the initial burn-in outdoors. This unit smoked for 45 minutes giving off harsh smelling fumes. This unit will need a burn in time of hours because it still has a harsh smell when heated. I am wondering if the smell is not the internal parts melting
3.Do not leave this unit unattended when doing the burn-in or cooking.
4.DO NOT allow children near this unit.
Before cooking in the unit, I decided to test how accurate the dial temperature settings were. I used a Taylor analog oven thermometer and set the units temperature dial to 275 degrees. I allowed the unit to preheat as directed in the owner's manual. After the preheating time I removed the lid and discovered the internal temperature was 350 degrees. I confirmed the Taylor thermometer reading with a Fluke model 62 IR (infrared) digital thermometer. I will test the unit again at a different setting later this week. I will make notes in the owner's manual so that I do not ruin a meal because of inaccurate temperature dial listings.


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The legendary performance and remarkable versatility of the Nesco Roaster Oven in a new convenient size. The Nesco(R) Roaster Oven is truly a second oven! It performs many functions such as Roasting, Baking, Cooking, Steaming. It even Slow Cooks. With automatic temperature control it helps to maintain a constant set temperature between 200 and 450 degrees. Features Nesco's exclusive "Circle of Heat" heating element which wraps around the sides of the roaster, not the bottom. This creates an ideal oven environment for superior cooking results. Food is cooked with more even and consistent results without drying out the food. Includes a removable steel rack designed for better baking and fat free roasting. Extra high domed, self basting cover helps retain moisture. Also features cool touch handles and removeable cookwell for easy clean up. With use / care and recipe guide. Roast meats, bake lasagna or breads, cook meatloaf or potroast, steam seafood, rice and vegetables, slow cook chili, soups or stews and it can all be served straight from the Nesco Roaster Oven. Portable so it's great at potlucks, parties or tailgating.5 Qt capacity.Red

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DeMarle 2406 Silpat 11-3/4-by-8-1/4-Inch Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat Review

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(More customer reviews)This thing is amazing. I can't believe it wasn't developed sooner. Cookies slide right off, frozen food doesn't stick, even cheese nachos can be made on this and slid right onto the serving plate. Yes, you read that correctly. I make nachos right on this and scoot them onto a plate when they come out of the oven.
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A few hints:
1) DON'T OIL IT. If you add oil then it will become sticky. Sounds odd, but I had a friend over and she oiled it and it now is sticky. The sticky stuff finally came off with some major scrubbing, but don't oil it.
2) I found that when using new silicone baking mats I like to "break them in" because they tend to outgas on first use. I bake them with nothing on them for about 10 minutes in a 350 degree oven. I have never had problems with this, but you do it at your own risk.
3) Don't be scared to put the mat directly onto your oven racks. I find that I get the best results this way. You can use it on a pan if you feel more comfortable that way.
4) Be aware of the maximum temperature for your mat.
5) Buy at least two so you can make batches of cookies with it.
6) Don't forget that if you are cooking at 350 degrees, the mat will be 350 degrees, so DON'T grab it with your hands. I can sometimes pull aluminum foil liners directly out of the oven (my friends say I have "asbestos" hands) because of their low heat capacity, but I can't do it with these.
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My favorite use: Low fat chicken tenders (my own personal recipe).
Cut chicken breasts into strips about 3/4 inch by 3/4 inch by however long you want them.
Soak them (refrigerated) in low or nonfat milk for 1/2 hour with 1 clove of garlic, quartered for every two breasts. Make sure the milk covers the pieces.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Dredge the chicken pieces, leaving the garlic behind, in a mixture of bread crumbs, salt and pepper. If you want, use flavored bread crumbs. I also use a little chipotle powder or chile powder when I want them spicy.
Bake chicken on ungreased baking mat until done, usually about 20 minutes. About 5 minutes before they are done, flip them over, to dry the bottom side.
Do not move the chicken on the mat until just before they are done.
My wife loves these. They are not as crispy as fried ones, but they are much healthier.

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Silpat is a truly remarkable item. It has quickly become a staple in the professional kitchen and home kitchen alike. This smaller size Silpat will fit on a baking tray in larger size toaster ovens. Perfect for a small batch of cookies, buns and other treats.Silpat is effective in temperatures from 40 degrees F to 480 degrees F. Nothing sticks to it except it's reputation. Made of FDA approved food grade silicone.

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