Are there substitutes for the metal rack that is suggested when oven roasting turkey breasts and whole birds?
You have two choices to substitute for the metal rack: A. Coarsely chop carrots, onions and celery and place them in a mound in the center of the roasting pan. Place the turkey on top of the vegetables. In addition to keeping the turkey out of it’s drippings, the added benefit of this method is a rich and flavorful gravy. B. Make a circle of foil as a rack substitute. Tear a large length of foil and crumble it into a long strip. Form a circle with the foil and place it in the bottom of the roasting pan. Place the turkey atop the foil circle to keep the turkey out the pan juices. • Is there a difference in the roast time if I use a covered roasting pan? Yes, the roast time is altered when using a covered roasting pan. The type of covered roasting pan can also be an important time factor. Turkey cooked in the old-fashioned speckled covered roasting pans will take less cook time than a turkey cooked in a shiny stainless steel covered roasting pan. Stainless steel is a poor conductor of he
