Using and cleaning the Hagane Home Ultimate Roaster

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 and bring back the joy of roast night.

Preheating:

Place the Ultimate Roaster in the oven while the oven preheats.

Starting with a properly heated pan helps create a natural barrier between the meat and/or vegetables and the surface of the stainless steel, which makes sticking far less likely and encourages beautiful browning.

Heat Control:

Your Hagane Home Ultimate Roaster is oven-safe in temperatures up to 260°C/500°F.

We recommend turning the heat up by about 30-40 degrees when you are roasting with the Ultimate Roaster. For example, if you normally roast at 180°C/320°F, roast at 210°C/370°F - 220°C/380°F.

Even at higher temperatures, the roast will stay nice and juicy.

Oil:

Ensure the base of your preheated pan is lightly covered in vegetable oil before adding your meat or vegetables. Vegetable oils have a higher smoke point than olive oil, and are best used for roasting.

Seasoning:

There is no need to season the pan before cooking with it. Simply pop your ingredients directly into the pre-heated pan with a little coconut or other vegetable oil.

From time to time you may wish to apply a light coating of high-smoke-point oil (like grapeseed or avocado oil) to create a protective barrier, especially after washing. ½ - 1 teaspoon of oil is more than enough. Simply spread it over the base of the pan and wipe off any access.

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 base of the Ultimate Roaster in the oven while the oven heats up so the pan is hot when you put the food in it.

2. Turn the oven temperature up by 30-40 degrees.

3. Lightly oil the base of the hot pan with your favourite vegetable oil.

4. Put the meat in ‘upside down’ initially to allow it to brown against the pan.

5. Half way through the cook, turn the roast onto each side for 10-15 minutes to get colour all over. Leave it right side up for the remainder of the cook.

6. If needed, switch your oven to grill / fan grill for the final 10-15 minutes to give your roast that perfect golden finish. Leave the lid on.

7. Allow extra cooking time. Depending on the size of the roast, allow an extra 20-30 minutes. This will vary from oven to oven.

8. Use a meat thermometer to cook the roast to your preferred doneness.

Cool Down:

Allow the cookware to cool down before cleaning, as placing a hot pan in cold water can cause warping. Soaking the pan will make clean up nice and easy (see tips below).

Cleaning:

1. You can put the Ultimate Roaster in the dishwasher or wash it in the sink.

2. When you have finished roasting, add a squirt of dishwashing liquid and warm water to the pan (when the pan is still warm) and let it soak while you enjoy your meal.

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

3. Use a non-scratch sponge or scrubber. The Double Sided Scrubby from For All and the Scrub Daddy smiling scrubbers are great as they allow you to get into the rounded corners of the pan. Both are gentle enough that they won't scratch the Ultimate Roaster.

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. Every so often, you may wish to give the Ultimate Roaster a deep clean. We've had great results with Australian-made, non-toxic For All to bring the pan back to shiny and new.

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

8. 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 or a tea towel to prevent scratches.

Remember that the lid of your Ultimate Roaster was designed to store upside down in the base of the pan.

One more thing:

This is a new kind of roaster, so give it a couple of tries to get to know it.

By following our cooking tips, I'm confident you will love the Ultimate Roaster and that it will bring ease and joy to your roast nights for many years to come.

Keep an eye out for emails from hello@haganehome.com with more helpful cooking tips and recipes. You'll also find a printed guide inside the box with the Ultimate Roaster. Our Instagram account @haganehome is also a useful source for tips and advice.

Of course, if you ever have questions please reach out any time via hello@haganehome.com or 0408 017 209.