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Roasting Pans for Turkey: Stainless Against Nonstick
6 roasting pans with racks, from a 14 x 10 inch HexClad to a 17 x 13 inch Circulon, ranked by rating, with each pan's size, surface and the complaint owners raise.
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The 6 roasting pans here are ranked by rating, then by how many owners rated them, read on 16 October 2026, as How we choose describes. 3 are stainless steel and 3 are nonstick, and each listing’s size and oven limit sits beside what owners report about turkeys, cleaning and gravy. Nothing here was handled or tested.
Best for Most cooks: big bird, stovetop gravy
Watch for Stainless needs a scrub
Best for Even browning, any cooktop
Watch for Smallest pan; the price
Best for A big bird, easy clean-up
Watch for Coating can peel in time
Best for A first pan to last years
Watch for No nonstick
Best for Nonstick that goes in the dishwasher
Watch for Oven limit 500°F
Best for A plain once-a-year roaster
Watch for Fewer owner reports
Stainless makes the gravy; nonstick makes the washing-up
The choice that matters is the surface, and the 6 pans here split 3 stainless against 3 nonstick. Stainless steel lets the drippings brown and stick, which is what gravy is made from, and owners of the Cooks Standard pan report using it on the stovetop for exactly that. Nonstick lets the same drippings slide off, which makes clean-up quick and pan gravy thinner. Decide which job you mind more.
Cooks Standard holds a 25-lb turkey and goes on the stovetop
The Cooks Standard is a 14 x 12 inch stainless pan with a V-rack, and rates 4.8 across 1,136 ratings, the highest rating here alongside the HexClad. Owners describe a heavy pan that feels professional, report it holding turkeys of about 25 lb, and use it on the stovetop for gravy. No complaint recurs in what owners report. Stainless needs a soak and a scrub after a roast.
Cooks Standard Classic 14 x 12 Inch Stainless Steel Roaster with V-Shaped Rack
A heavy 14 x 12 inch stainless pan with a V-rack that owners use for 25-lb turkeys and gravy.
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| Size | 14 x 12 in |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Rack | V-shaped |
Owners call it heavy-duty and well made, with room for a 25-lb bird and a base that works on the stovetop.
Buy it if
- A cook who makes gravy in the pan on the stovetop
Don't buy it if
- Anyone who wants a nonstick surface to wipe clean
HexClad is the smallest pan here, at 14 x 10 inches
The HexClad roaster uses the maker’s hybrid nonstick surface, is oven safe to 900°F and works on every cooktop including induction, per the listing. It rates 4.8 across 760 ratings. Owners praise even heating and easy cleaning. The price is the recurring objection, and at 14 x 10 inches it is the smallest pan on this page, so measure it against the bird you buy.
HexClad Hybrid 14 x 10 Inch Rectangular Nonstick Roasting Pan with Rack
A 14 x 10 inch hybrid nonstick pan, oven safe to 900°F and induction ready, per the listing.
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| Size | 14 x 10 in |
|---|---|
| Surface | Hybrid nonstick |
| Oven safe | 900°F, per the listing |
| Cooktops | All, including induction |
Owners praise the even heat and the nonstick release. Most think it is worth the price, which is the main objection.
Buy it if
- Even browning and easy cleaning, with stovetop gravy too
Don't buy it if
- A large turkey, at the smallest size here, and the price
Circulon fits the biggest turkeys, but its coating can peel
A bird for 24 guests weighs about 24 lb at the USDA’s pound a head, as how much turkey per person sets out, and that is the size this pan is for.
The Circulon roaster is 17 x 13 inches, the largest pan here, and rates 4.7 across 9,113 ratings, the most ratings on this page. Owners like the sturdy handles and room for big birds, and some report fitting turkeys of up to 28 lb. The recurring complaint is the nonstick coating beginning to peel over time, which is how most nonstick pans end. Why a nonstick pan stops releasing covers what speeds that up.
Circulon Total Bakeware Nonstick Roaster with Rack, 17 x 13 Inch
A 17 x 13 inch nonstick roaster; some owners report fitting turkeys of up to 28 lb.
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| Size | 17 x 13 in |
|---|---|
| Surface | Nonstick |
Owners like the size and the handles. The nonstick coating peeling over time is the common complaint.
Buy it if
- A large turkey and the easiest clean-up
Don't buy it if
- Long service, as owners report the coating peeling
Cuisinart’s 16-inch stainless pan takes a 22-lb bird
The Cuisinart Chef’s Classic is a 16-inch stainless roaster that rates 4.7 across 5,797 ratings. Owners say it fits 2 chickens, a large ham or a turkey of about 22 lb, and one reports a 24-lb bird. They call it sturdy, easy to clean and good value. No complaint recurs. It suits a first roasting pan bought to last.
Cuisinart Chef's Classic 16-Inch Stainless Roasting Pan with Rack, 7117-16UR
A 16-inch stainless roaster owners use for turkeys of about 22 lb, 2 chickens or a ham.
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| Size | 16 in |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless steel |
Owners describe a sturdy, roomy pan that cleans easily and is good value for years of holidays.
Buy it if
- A first roasting pan that will last for years of holidays
Don't buy it if
- Cooks who want a nonstick surface
All-Clad’s nonstick roaster goes in the dishwasher
The All-Clad HA1 roaster is a 13 x 16 inch hard-anodized nonstick pan, oven safe to 500°F, per the listing. It rates 4.7 across 1,224 ratings. Owners like the sturdy build, a surface that releases well and that it goes in the dishwasher, and report it handling 20-lb turkeys. No complaint recurs. The 500°F limit rules out the hottest roasting methods.
All-Clad HA1 Nonstick 13 x 16 Inch Roaster with Rack
A 13 x 16 inch hard-anodized nonstick roaster, oven safe to 500°F and dishwasher safe.
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| Size | 13 x 16 in |
|---|---|
| Surface | Nonstick |
| Oven safe | 500°F, per the listing |
Owners call it sturdy and easy to clean, and report it taking a 20-lb turkey.
Buy it if
- A 20-lb turkey and a pan that goes in the dishwasher
Don't buy it if
- Very high roasting heat, above its 500°F limit
Amazon Basics sells a plain 16-inch stainless roaster
The Amazon Basics roaster is a 16-inch stainless pan with a rack, dishwasher safe, and rates 4.7 across 601 ratings. Owners describe a pan built to last and big enough for large roasts. It is a newer listing with fewer reviews yet, so the record behind it is shorter than the Cuisinart’s.
Amazon Basics Stainless Steel Rectangular Roasting Pan with Rack, 16 in
A 16-inch stainless pan with a rack, dishwasher safe, with fewer owner reports than the rest.
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| Size | 16 in |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless steel |
Owners describe a durable, roomy pan that cleans easily in the dishwasher.
Buy it if
- A once-a-year roaster for a large bird
Don't buy it if
- Anyone wanting a long record of owner reports, as it is newer
What did not make the list
The Farberware nonstick roaster rates 4.6 across 7,560 ratings, below every pan here, and owners find its handles awkward and its coating uneven in how long it lasts. To size a pan to the bird, what size roasting pan for a turkey has the chart by pound. Before the roast, how long to thaw a turkey has the dates, and what temperature turkey is done has the 3 places to check. For the sides, baking sheets compared ranks 6 half sheets, and how long Thanksgiving leftovers last covers the day after.
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Best overall
Cooks Standard Classic 14 x 12 Inch Stainless Steel Roaster with V-Shaped Rack