Incognito Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Should I use one of those "Look" (clear, plastic, self-basting) oven bags in a roaster? I have a new roaster and don't want to worry about basting, but then again, it seems like maybe it wouldn't be needed anyways? Do they really cook faster than a regular oven? I don't want the turkey done an hour late for supper if they don't. Thanks for your roaster expert opinions. And in case it is not clear, a roaster is a plug in slow-cooker type thing, but metal and not timed with a temperature selection setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I use them every Thanksgiving and really like it. Yes, it does cut down on the cooking time. The only negative is that it won't brown the turkey, so if you like crispy skin you'll either have to do without or slice the bag open to expose the turkey for the last 20min or so (never done that one though). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I use an electric roaster and I don't use a bag. I think the roaster really does cook faster than the oven. I don't baste the turkey while it's in the roaster. I have a web page printed out about cooking times in a roaster. It says 13-18 minutes a pound but I know that my turkey is always done before I think it's going to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMA Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I use them every Thanksgiving and really like it. Yes, it does cut down on the cooking time. The only negative is that it won't brown the turkey, so if you like crispy skin you'll either have to do without or slice the bag open to expose the turkey for the last 20min or so (never done that one though). I get crispy brown skin. I take the foil off at the last few minutes of cooking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I get crispy brown skin. I take the foil off at the last few minutes of cooking. foil? My bags are some kind of clear plastic stuff. In thinking about it they do get a little brown, but never crispy. I'll probably cut the plastic away the last bit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 Thank you all for your help. The turkey will be entering the roaster soon. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 Do you pierce the bag a lot? That helps with getting a crispy top. I have used the bags in the oven lots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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