How deep is a gratin dish?

Table of Contents:

1. How deep is a gratin dish?
2. What size is au gratin dish?
3. What can I use instead of a pan?
4. Can I use a cookie sheet instead of a sheet pan?
5. Can you roast in a casserole dish?
6. Should you use a roasting rack for Turkey?
7. What is the point of a roasting rack?
8. Can the turkey touch the sides of the pan?

How deep is a gratin dish?

The vessel best suited for most au gratin dishes is, simply enough, an au gratin pan. It can be round, oval or rectangular, and most commonly it is about an inch and a half deep.

What size is au gratin dish?

These oval shaped baking dishes are perfect for side dishes of Au Gratin or roasted vegetables, fruit crumbles and cheesy casseroles. The 14-inch oval size with a 3.

What can I use instead of a pan?

No Roasting Pan? 5 Alternatives Already In Your Kitchen

• Cast Iron Skillet.
• Stainless Steel Skillet.
• Large Casserole Dish.
• Broiler Pan.
• Paella Pan or Other Extra-Large, Special-Purpose Pan. Even a basic baking sheet would serve in a pinch, though be careful of splashing those pan drippings when you take it out of the oven.

Can I use a cookie sheet instead of a sheet pan?

Although cookie sheets are often referred to as "baking sheets," there is a difference. Baking pans have rolled edges, and cookie sheets do not. ... But their lack of edges limits their uses: Roasting, for example, is impossible on a cookie sheet, because juices will run off the pan.

Can you roast in a casserole dish?

Dishes cooked in a 'casserole dish' are normally braised, i.e., slowly cooked (usually after browning) with a substantial volume of liquid in a covered pot. So you can roast in what's called a casserole dish but you can't braised in a true roasting pan, because they do not have lids.

Should you use a roasting rack for Turkey?

Do I need to use a roasting rack to roast a turkey? The point of using a rack is to let the heat of the oven circulate around the turkey. You don't need a specially designed rack for your roasting pan, but you need something to lift the bird above the bottom of the pan.

What is the point of a roasting rack?

The main purpose of the roasting rack is to allow 2-3 inches of space underneath the roast for air to circulate. This technique is exclusive to roasting meat or a whole turkey. For other types of cooking, where the meat is meant to be cooked in liquids, like marinades or sauces, a rack is unnecessary.

Can the turkey touch the sides of the pan?

If the sides are higher, the hot air may not be able to get to the bottom of the pan to cook the food evenly. If the sides are too low, the drippings can spill when pulling the pan out of the oven. ... The pan needs to be just large enough to hold the biggest thing you will roast without touching the sides of the pan.