Tips For Using And Cleaning Your Ultimate Roaster

Designed for a lifetime of roasts, here's how to use and care for it so you can get the most from your Ultimate Roaster.

Preheating:

Pre heat slowly and avoid rushing the process by using high heat, as this can lead to overheating and burning food if preheated too quickly.

Heat Control:

Most cooking should be done on low to medium heat, as high heat can cause discolouration and potentially warp the cookware. Your Hagane Home Ultimate Roaster is oven-safe in temperatures up to 260°C/500°F.

Having said that, we recommend turning the heat up by about 20-30 degrees when you are roasting with the Ultimate Roaster. For example, if you normally roast at 160°C/320°F, roast at 180°C/360°F. 

Oil:

Use less oil than you might with other cookware types, as triply stainless steel can become non-stick with the right seasoning.

Seasoning:

Consider applying a light coating of high-smoke-point oil (like grapeseed or avocado oil) to create a protective barrier, especially after washing.

Food Temperature:

Allow food to come to room temperature before adding it to the pan to prevent the pan's temperature from dropping and potentially causing food to stick.

Remember to turn your roasting routine on its head!

1. Place the pan in the oven for a 5-10 minutes as you preheat the oven so the pan is warm when you put the food in it.

2. Put the food in ‘upside down’ initially to allow it to brown against the pan and then turn it over to allow the top to get crisp.

3. Turn the temperature up by 20 degrees.For example, if the recipe suggests youy roast at 160°C/320°F, roast at 180°C/360°F. 

3. Switch your oven to grill / fan grill for the final few minutes to give your roast that perfect golden finish.

4. Allow extra cooking time. Depending on the size of the roast, allow an extra 10-30 minutes. This will vary from oven to oven.

Cool Down:

Allow the cookware to cool down before cleaning, as placing a hot pan in cold water can cause warping. I put a little hot water in once it’s cooled down to warm. This helps loosen food debris.

Cleaning:

1. Although you can put it in the dishwasher, it is large and I have had better results washing it in the sink.

2. Use warm water and mild soap after each use.

3. Use a non-scratch sponge or scrubber.

4. Avoid harsh cleaners, steel wool, or abrasive scrubbers, which can scratch the surface.

5. For stubborn stains, baking soda and white vinegar can be used.

6. Dry the pan as soon as you wash it to prevent those irritating water spots on your stainless steel.

7. If pale marks or a rainbow effect do appear on your Ultimate Roaster, add 300ml (3 ounces) of water and 100ml (1 ounce) of white vinegar to the pan and bring to the boil.

Storage:

Store your cookware in a dry place between paper towels to prevent scratches. Remember that the cover of your Ultimate Roaster was designed to store upside down in the pan.