Is a Non-stick Roasting Pan Better Than a Regular Roasting Pan?
A good quality non-stick Roasting Pan is truly a force of its own in the kitchen. Roasting is the most popular and regular way Australians cook in the kitchen: from family dinners to afternoon bakes, gatherings with friends and busy Saturday morning breakfasts: a non-stick roaster is going to make life a lot easier through it all.
People tend to associate non-stick with frying pans only, when in fact all the best cookware brands make wonderful non-stick offerings on many of their products. And non-stick is no longer a bad word! The industry is now heavily regulated, and carefully developed with the latest science to be safe, PFOA free and will not release any particles into food.
Non-stick is delightful to cook with, because of the crisp results and the easy release of food, which of course also means easy to clean. You will simply love to cook with a non-stick tray once you experience all the benefits!
Our Three Best Non-Stick Roaster Picks
Swiss Diamond Roasting Pans
Swiss Diamond Cookware XD Classic Deep Roasting Tray is a roasting pan that is unrivalled. The base is extremely heavy-duty to prevent warping, and the non-stick surface is hardened with real particles of diamonds and has a flame guard coating, making it oven safe to 260°C. The strength of this pan allows cooking even at lower temperatures and without oil, making it a top choice for healthier cooking.
The long rectangle shape and deep, sturdy sides of this Swiss-made pan make it useful for large joints, such as Beef Brisket or a whole roast chicken plus vegetables all in one. Even and fast heat retention helps with superb browning and cooking evenly throughout the whole pan, while food releases perfectly when finished. This pan comes with an increased non-stick life expectancy more than any other cookware range.
Essteele Roasting Pans
The Essteele Non-Stick Roasting Trays come in a handy set of two. Affordability and useability are the names of the game here. But there is not a compromise on quality for the price. These Italian-made trays easily stand up to big-name competitors with heavy-duty aluminium base and premium non-stick interior which is oven safe to 260°C.
These stylish, all-black trays perform extremely well in the kitchen and would make an excellent gift for a new couple setting up home, or anyone who would like to add a useful set of non-stick cookware to their current set-up. Perfect for Sunday roasts or cooking breakfasts – it’s really better to have two non-stick roasters.
Scanpan Roasting Pans
Danish designed and made Scanpan Roasting Pans is one of Australia’s most loved and respected brands. Of all the nonstick roasting pans, my favourite is the Scanpan TechnIQ Square roasting pan has been carefully crafted in consultation with professional chefs to ensure all details and aspects are in line with exactly what is useful and practical in the kitchen. The square shape and deep, high sides make for an increased capacity and practically stops splashes and spatters when oven cooking.
The non-stick coating surface features Scanpan's latest patented nonstick Stratanium+ which allows for searing food right on the stovetop, and even heat retention throughout. This makes for all in one cooking and less clean up, which is very useful for family dinners or cooking for a crowd. With its base made from recycled aluminium, the Square is surprisingly lightweight for a pan of its size and sturdiness. It's also metal utensil safe which is a true sign of its durability!
One of my favourite uses for non-stick roasting trays is to make a sheet-pan birthday cake. The non-stick makes for easy release, and the large size is perfect for feeding a crowd. You must try this Easiest One Pan Chocolate Cake using the Scanpan TechnIQ The Square!
Magical Clean Up
All three roasters featured in this article clean up with no hassle at all. A simple rinse and wipe down is all that is ever needed – even with the most caked-on particles. This is down to the superior non-stick surfaces. All three are also labelled dishwasher safe – this is a revolution of the latest non-stick technology. However, I still only handwash my non-stick pans to ensure the life is maximised.
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