Flat Roasting Rack

Flat Roasting Rack

A simple rack that lays flat in the bottom of the roasting pan. It is available in a rectangular or oval shape and is made of thin wires running parallel to each other the length of the rack. It will have a couple of wires running at a right angle to help support the parallel wires. It does not work well for poultry because the legs and wings have a tendency to fall through the wires.

The flat roasting rack is available in a couple of different designs, since not all roasting pans are shaped exactly the same. It is possible to purchase a rectangular rack that will fit into just about every roasting pan. An oval rack is manufactured that is especially suited for use with an oval roasting pan. However, it is not uncommon for some cooks to use a smaller rectangular shaped flat roasting rack in a larger oval roasting pan. This is common when there are several roasting pans of different sizes in the kitchen, and the desire is to have one roasting rack that will work with all of them.

Construction of the flat roasting rack is very simple. Roasting racks are made of thin metal wires, often stainless steel that run parallel to one another, forming the body of the rack. Two or three connecting wires run across the body of the frame to provide strength to the rack. Often, the ends of flat roasting racks will have short metal handles that make it easy to remove the rack from the pan. The stainless steel construction ensures that the flat roasting rack will hold up to a lot of use, as well as be very easy to clean after each use.