Q. I love this product, but is it freezer safe?
A. Dear Sarah,
Thank you for your question and we are really happy to hear that you love our roaster.
This range is so versatile and we can confirm that every piece in this range is freezer safe, apart from the glass lids.
Best wishes,
AGA Cookshop.
Q. What are the dimensions of this roaster, please?
A. Dear Meg,
Thank you for your question.
The dimensions for the roaster are 40 x 25.5cm.
Best wishes,
AGA Cookshop.
Q. Is the lid like a griddle or is it smooth?
A. Dear Maureen,
Thank you for your question.
The lid is a griddle and is great for steaks and kebabs, etc.
Best wishes,
AGA Cookshop.
Q. Can the lid & base be used on the boiling plate or only on the simmering plate.
A. Good Morning Terry
Thank you for your question.
The roaster can be used on both the Simmering Plate and the Boiling Plate.
Kind regards
AGA Cookshop
Q. Hi could you please tell me if this roaster slides along the runners of the oven or does it need to sit on a grid shelf?
A. Good Afternoon
Thank you for your query.
The handles of the roaster are not designed to fit directly onto the runners of the AGA.
Kind regards
AGA Cookshop
Q. Are the quoted dimensions inclusive of the handles and what is the height when the lid is in place?
A. Thank you for your query.
The dimensions of the cast aluminium roaster are the interior measurements.
The height with the lid on is 13cm, and with the lid inverted it is 10.5cm.
Kind regards
AGA Cookshop
Q. I want to purchase a good quality roaster with a flat base which will lie flat on my Aga hot plate. Do Aga have a product? If not can you recommend? Any suggestions would be welcomed.
John
A. Dear John
This is the baby to consider:
http://www.agacookshop.co.uk/aga-cast-aluminium-rectangular-double-roaster.html
It is primarily sold to my mind for covered roasting in a conventional oven, keeping the oven itself from getting too dirty from splashes. As roasting strictly speaking is defined “cooking of food using radiant dry heat” (Larousse Gastronomique), such use is not really roasting at all, but baking, but that is not your concern. The Aga Roasting Oven does fulfil the requirement as it uses radiant heat as the primary means of transferring heat to the food being cooked and it is a dry environment, as steam is not contained (as with the covered roaster), but taken away by means of the oven venting system.
Where this utensil will hopefully score for you is used for roasting without its lid. Then it will continue to roast using radiant heat. The 6mm flat base can also be used on the Aga hotplates and makes excellent conduct when you want to finish the dish by making gravy or a sauce in the base, both when making the roux and when you whisk in the liquids.
The lid is also a ridged griddle and works on the Aga Boiling Plate to grill steaks, chops, cutlets and meatier cuts of fish such as tuna, marlin and swordfish. It is also good with chicken breasts for a chicken Caesar salad and for cooking liver, plus of course for griddling any vegetables: I use it for aubergine slices when making mousakka.
Its final use of course is as an excellent casserole: brown the meat in batches in the large base, placing each batch in turn when well browned in the upturned lid. Then continue with the alliums and so on and then return the resting ingredients to the base, add the remaining items and pour over the stock, wine or beer etc. Its base will come quickly to simmering point before you give a couple of minutes on the Simmering Plate. Cover and transfer to the Simmering Oven to cook “low and slow” for 2-4 hours, depending on the cut of meat.
The only drawback is that this utensil has to be used front to back in the ovens; it is not designed to hang from the oven runners like the normal Aga roasting tins. Nevertheless, I think it is perfect for what you have described.
I hope that helps.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us again.
Assuring you of our best attention at all times.
Best wishes
Richard Maggs
The AGA Cookery Doctor
Q. Can this go on the gas hob of a City60 with gas hob? If so, is there a risk that the aluminium causes the hob surround to discolour? The user guide says something about aluminium pans causing discolouration on top and it would be a shame if this applies to this item.
Thanks
A. Good morning Nigel
Thank you for your question.
Our cast aluminium cookware is suitable for all heat sources except induction and as this is cast aluminium, it should not cause any discolouration.
Kind regards
AGA Cookshop
Q. Are you sure this is only 4 liters? To me it looks bigger!
A. Dear Marie,
Thank you for your question.
The AGA roaster with griddle lid has a usable capacity of 4 litres and the lid has a usable capacity of 1.5 litres.
Kind regards
AGA Cookshop
Q. Will this fit into my rayburn ?
A. Dear Marie,
Thank you for your question.
Yes the AGA roaster with griddle lid will fit in the Rayburn ovens.
Kind regards
AGA Cookshop
Q. I was disappointed to find that the non stick surface was coming away from the base of the roaster after only 6 months even though I have not been using metal utensils and do not clean it in the dishwasher. I've stopped using it as I was keen for the family not to ingest the non stick material. Can I exchange it for a new one ?
A. Dear Jennifer,
Thank you for your question. We are sorry to hear of your issue with your roaster.
Please contact our customer service team who will be happy to help:
0800 8046296 (from a landline) or 0345 3452823 (from a mobile phone)
Email at acookshop@agarangemaster.co.uk
Kind regards
AGA Cookshop