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Roasting Steps
Always pre heat the oven, you want to start cooking at the correct
temperature.
The Most important part of roasting dinners is
getting the golden brown crispy crust, while keeping the meat moist.
You can do this when cooking with high heat. Most cooks will roast at
over 400°F from start to finish this helps insures all around
browning, To increase the overall browning of meals try using oil
first. Then heat the pan for 5 min before adding the meat and
vegetables.
The trick to perfect roasting is cooking all sides
evenly. Air must be allowed to flow all around the pan. Center the
roasting pan in the middle of the oven keeping the same amount of
space between the top of the pan and the bottom as well as the sides.
As the meal cooks try turning the meat at least one time in the pan to
prevent burning. Vegetables may be stirred throughout the process.
Always check temperature of the meat or poultry.
Slow roasting is best achieved with an electric
roasting pan. Much like how a slow cooker would work. You can slow
roast your meals for tender juicy meats. Having a rack to hold the
meat or poultry above the juice will allow proper browning underneath
and make serving easier. Any pan with handles is also a plus for heavy
meals.
Pan Types
The best pans for roasting are high heat conductive copper, stainless
steel, cast iron, aluminum, carbon steel, porcelain, and enamel on
steel. Copper roasting pans if cared for will last a lifetime. Ceramic
or Clay pans are also great for roasting and making large casserole
dishes.
Using a covered roasting pan will seal in the flavor
of meats and helps keep juices from overflowing.
Pan Size
You should always start with the correct sized roasting pan for the
job. There should be no more than an inch of space from the inside pan
edge to the food. If the roasting pan is too large your meal will cook
unevenly leaving meats burnt and dry and juices in the pan will burn.
If the roasting pan is too small your meal will steam instead of
roasting, and uneven browning will occur as well as spillage into the
oven.
Using an open roasting pan is very popular. You can
also use it as a serving pan or tray for large cakes and desserts. | 
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