People who have been cooking for a while know that the secret to great roast meat, whether it be chicken, turkey or otherwise, is the rotisserie. The rotisserie is effective because it sears the outside and tenderizes the meat inside, resulting in a succulent and juicy meal.
Home cooks can also replicate the process that restaurants have been doing for so long. Home cooks can do so by leveraging the power of the rotisserie in an appliance that sits on the countertop.
That’s right. Today, anyone can have a wonderfully prepared meal by using a countertop rotisserie oven. These devices are quite simple to operate. First, truss the meat, then place it on the spit rods, and finally connect the spit wheel. Once that is complete, slide the whole thing into the countertop rotisserie oven, close the glass door, set the timer as directed (typically 15 minutes per pound of chicken, for example) and then watch it roast through the glass door. It couldn’t get any simpler.
The heat may be adjustable or have presets, and there should also be three settings, normal rotation, pause and sear, and no heat rotation, which are all designed to cook meats to juicy perfection. Accessories for preparing meats, fish, and vegetables, plus recipe ideas are included. The drip tray, heat reflector, and wheels may be removed for cleaning.
A good product in this category is the Ronco ST5000PLGEN Showtime Rotisserie Platinum Edition. It can rotisserie up to a 15-pound turkey, a 10-pound ham, and also steaks, ribs and roasts. Rotisserie baskets come in two sizes, and kabob rods, food ties and a meat thermometer are provided. There are three heat and rotation settings. This rotisserie is a countertop model that measures 15 inches wide. Help is easy with a printed manual as well as a video manual provided in the box.
Another product in this category is the Popeil Showtime ST5000 Electric Rotisserie. It is perfect for one or two people, as well as large families. This gizmo is great for entertaining and holiday cooking.
The Popeil Showtime rotisserie is characterized by a fine unpainted steel exterior and solid construction. Imagine being able to rotisserie one to two chickens a day for your family, and throw in some variety such as marinated pork roast, salmon in the basket, and have everything come out absolutely perfect and delicious.
Users have reported that the Popeil is well and thoughtfully put together, and that the video is really quite informative. The elastic chicken ties are a great idea, and users wish that more was provided, since it has been so useful and effective.
The unit is made more effective by the reflector that goes down inside the back behind the heating coils. Incidentally, that reflector is removable and may be washed in the dishwasher; in fact, everything removable may be placed in the dishwasher. Very little cleanup is required both inside the unit and outside.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and the obligatory Turkey must be there! Why not rotisserie your own turkey the Ronco Showtime Rotisserie? Buy a 12 to 15 pound turkey and it will fit perfectly inside this rotisserie. After a little poultry seasoning, mount that turkey and cook it in the Ronco for approximately 4 hours as the guide states. You will be very happy with the results and your family, most of all, will be thanking you. Tender turkey, with the meat falling off the bone, delicious and crispy on the outside. turkey was really over the top in flavor!
To be proactive with cleaning, line the drip pan with foil, and also line the shiny reflective insert with foil. Use a spray oil and Spray the inside lightly; also, spray the parts that skewer the chicken. Almost everything will simply wipe off, or can be thrown away. Your cleanup will be very efficient. Note that you may get smoke for the first few minutes, but after the oil has heated up, the smoking should stop.