Any input on what is a good indoor cooker, or appliance for stuff like chicken, pork, beef, etc.... Like the Ronco, etc..... Getting tired of being rained on outside & need option B for indoors.... I know Gunny has that cool old Rotisserie thingy (Farberware?) ..... Anyone else have any ideas?

save yer $$ and use the oven..........there really isn't a beter device for roasting.

I agree Rob..... My application would be in my "Man Cave" away from the main kitchen area..... I'm trying to be self contained down their, so I will never have to leave.... :nana2:

My buddy has one of them rotisseries, made by DeLonge? Awesome little cooker for what its made for, chickens, roasts and such. And doesn't heat the whole house up.

We have a small countertop convection oven that does a really nice job... had it for several years now. I forget the brand name right off hand, but it was a K-Mart/Walmart type of purchase, and very reasonable.

We have this one...

http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-31197-Countertop-Convection/dp/B0002HDWNS/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1294251399&sr=1-1

We have this one...

http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-31197-Countertop-Convection/dp/B0002HDWNS/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1294251399&sr=1-1

i was just going to post that one..........you will want a convection unit to even out the temps.

We have a small countertop convection oven that does a really nice job... had it for several years now. I forget the brand name right off hand, but it was a K-Mart/Walmart type of purchase, and very reasonable.

I'm with Pop Pop. I love my little countertop oven... it bakes, broils, roast and it even has a rotisserie :thumb: I also really like my George Foreman grill.

just move the smoker into the kitchen... :whistle:

lol

Later,
Andy

just move the smoker into the kitchen... :whistle:

lol

Later,
Andy

:lol: ...... I'm trying to ~STAY AWAY~ from the kitchen, thus the "alternative" cooking unit :whistle: ..... Good ideas so far..... We have a big George Forman, but never use it.... I'm thinkin something like what Pop Pop suggested, or a Ronco ?

:lol: ...... I'm trying to ~STAY AWAY~ from the kitchen, thus the "alternative" cooking unit :whistle: ..... Good ideas so far..... We have a big George Forman, but never use it.... I'm thinkin something like what Pop Pop suggested, or a Ronco ?

Well, for less than a $100, I'd give it (Hamilton Beach) a whirl if I were you. Like I said, we've had it for several years and it still works great! :thumb:

in all seriousness, one of the best kitchen appliances, other than the oven, knives, etc. would be a good-sized crock pot. i have a decent sized one, but even when i go to make a chicken or something, it's still too small. i have seem/smelled/tasted/heard about some damn good 'Q from a crock in the past.

Later,
Andy

Yeah, got a regular sized crock pot & a large roaster & the Forman, but really I guess I am thinking in the mode of rotis chicken & ribs maybe?

Man, how do I choose? Yer talkin to the kitchen gadget king here. I have 5 different crockpots, 6 different sizes of electric roaster ovens, a 3 tiered electric steamer, electric deep fryer, 2 sizes of George Foremans, a GT Express 101, 2 food processors, a blender, a smoothie maker, electric choppers, a KitchenAid mixer, waffle irons, a bread machine, a giant Showtime rotisserie that will do a 24 lb turkey, a FlavorWave oven and a snow cone machine.

I really like the Showtime rotisserie. I've done ribs, beef and pork roasts, rib roasts, chickens, turkeys, burgers, steaks, chops, hot dogs/sausages, fish and kebabs in it and everything comes out perfect. One of my favorites though is a basket of ShakeNBake coated chicken legs to munch on, so crispy and juicy! I've checked out lots of rotisseries, before buying, and I think the Ronco/Popeil Showtime is the best. you can do alot more with them than the smaller or vertical ones.

The FlavorWave oven is really nice too, especially for those days when you forget to take something out of the freezer for dinner. You can cook foods right from frozen in them in the same time or less than it woud take in your stove oven. I make a mean rosemary coated pork roast in it and chickens come out golden brown with crispy skin. Frozen snacks like pizza rolls, fries, chicken fingers, fish sticks & poppers are done in a heartbeat.

And don't forget the snow cone machine. Why? it's great for summer parties, family reunions and picnics. not only do the kids form long lines for them, the adults almost shove the kids aside for snowcones with different flavors of fruit schnapps poured over them.

WOW John!..... You are the small kitchen appliance KING! :bounce:

I did not know the Showtime came in a "Giant" model.... That I Like :thumb:... The Nuwave oven looks pretty neat also....:thumb:

I seen the one Phil has at the store. It looked pretty nice. Not much biigger that a microzapper

If you can find one, I love mine and use it a lot. Grill or rotis.
http://cgi.ebay.com/FARBERWARE-OPEN-HEARTH-BROILER-450-ROTISSERIE-455-/320639037637?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item4aa79370c5

I agree Rob..... My application would be in my "Man Cave" away from the main kitchen area..... I'm trying to be self contained down their, so I will never have to leave.... :nana2:

do you have a sink down there for washing things?
ya gotta go to the kitchen sooner or later.. lol:lol:

i was looking @ an oil less turkey fryer/roaster combo that uses infrared & disposable pans.:thumb:

The Hamilton Beach we have has a rotis also... :thumb:

My brother sent me one of these for Christmas...I didn't ask fer one...:noidea:
It works great on a chicken so far....

http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Essentials-Indoor-Outdoor/dp/B000VEFN9S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1294259458&sr=8-2-catcorr

do you have a sink down there for washing things?
ya gotta go to the kitchen sooner or later.. lol:lol:

i was looking @ an oil less turkey fryer/roaster combo that uses infrared & disposable pans.:thumb:

:lol: ...... Yes, sink & bathroom..... I think Savanah Smoker has some infrared unit that they do chicken & turkey in.... Cant remember the name of it though :noidea:

:lol: ...... Yes, sink & bathroom..... I think Savanah Smoker has some infrared unit that they do chicken & turkey in.... Cant remember the name of it though :noidea:

You're probably talking about the "Big Easy" made by Charbroil. The original is operated by propane, so you wouldn't want to use it in your man cave. I think they have a new one that's called a smoker/cooker that appears to be electric.

ya need to quit messin' 'round and git ya one of these old school jobbies so you can play with fire........
http://recyclingtheworld.us/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/coyhaique1.jpg

or if ya really wanta go all third world an chit................
http://acarainstitute.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/biomass-cooking-stove.jpg

and what mancave ain't complete with out one of these................
http://www.curlewmedia.com/uploads/cavewoman.jpg

LOL @ Rob
I have a smaller ronco rotis and its great for chickens its too hot for ribs and stuff where you would want to cook at lower heat, maybe the bigger models have a temp control? damn thing needs one.
I have to say my favorite appliance right now is my rice cooker, being creative you can make different stuff in it too, there are rice cooker recipe pages where you can cook other stuff in it to, you need a popcorn maker for the mancave too lol

LOL @ rob
it was a legitmate question...
personally all i need is a nuke-ro-wave,coffee maker,beer tap, & a quilt on a futon.......gimme a back door,hibachi,dorm fridge,fan, & 56"flat mount sports screen & i'm friggin' set..

not to mention my recording studio sound system....:thumb:

them little halogen thingies they use in costco seem to work.
Take too long whe you're lurking around waiting for samples. but they definitely cook most things.
or just get a cheap electric oven :-)

That way you can grill, fry and bake as well :-)

it was a legitmate question...
personally all i need is a nuke-ro-wave,coffee maker,beer tap, & a quilt on a futon.......gimme a back door,hibachi,dorm fridge,fan, & 56"flat mount sports screen & i'm friggin' set..

not to mention my recording studio sound system....:thumb:

i was talking about Chefrob pictures he put up, oops

You really cant go wrong with a micro and a decent sized toaster oven to make pizzas and stuff like that

A simple convection oven is the best. Once you cook with one you will never go back. And they do make cheaper units for the house that are glass top stoves as well. Not sure how crazy your gonna get but here is a link to the one I have except i have the off brand http://www.lowes.com/pd_299350-46-WFE381LVQ_0__?productId=1243779&Ntt=convection&Ns=p_product_price|0&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNs%3Dp_product_price%7C0% 26Ntt%3Dconvection%26page%3D2

just drink more.... thats the ticket....:faint:

You guys are killing me!!!! LMAO... I have a microwave and small fridge and a recessed area for a large fridge... I'm thinking either a Ronco or the Pop-Pop type countertop oven/rotisserie..... I will take some pics and you guys can guide me along???

ya need to quit messin' 'round and git ya one of these and what mancave ain't complete with out one of these................
http://www.curlewmedia.com/uploads/cavewoman.jpg

You old enuff to appreciate her! :whistle:...had the 6 foot poster on the back of my bedrrom wall! :nana2:

i may-be a youngin' compared to some of you ol' pharts but i knows me a hot mrs. robinson when i sees one...............

ya need to quit messin' 'round and git ya one of these old school jobbies so you can play with fire........
http://recyclingtheworld.us/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/coyhaique1.jpg

or if ya really wanta go all third world an chit................
http://acarainstitute.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/biomass-cooking-stove.jpg

and what mancave ain't complete with out one of these................
http://www.curlewmedia.com/uploads/cavewoman.jpg

I have been to Rob's house and he still has this poster :whistle:

just remember as far as food is concerned - bigger is almost always better :bounce:

I have been to Rob's house and he still has this poster :whistle:

I had to get rid of mine... it got too stained... :whistle:

personally I'd probably go with an all in one microwave and an inductance hotplate.
'cos at some point you're going to want to make a bacon sandwich :-)

I had to get rid of mine... it got too stained... :whistle:

I'm sure you had it on the ceiling, right?

personally I'd probably go with an all in one microwave and an inductance hotplate.
'cos at some point you're going to want to make a bacon sandwich :-)

this kind of thing (http://www.amazon.com/Max-Burton-6000-1800-Watt-Induction/dp/B000MVN1M6/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1294407350&sr=1-2)

I have the Ronco Showtime and love it. It stores away without too much hassle too.

I had to get rid of mine... it got too stained... :whistle:

that's called character..........:whistle:

I have been to Rob's house and he still has this poster
i caught you trying to steal that bad boy too...............

Originally Posted by HawgHeaven:
I had to get rid of mine... it got too stained...

that's called character..........:whistle:

So THAT'S what it's called! Here all this time, I thought it was... a happy ending... :whistle:

Yeah, got a regular sized crock pot & a large roaster & the Forman, but really I guess I am thinking in the mode of rotis chicken & ribs maybe?

Dude here's my vote. I love this thing after one use and clean up. :thumb::banana_smiley::banana_smiley:

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz165/dwill0917/2010Christmas/CuisRotis1.jpg

ya need to quit messin' 'round and git ya one of these old school jobbies so you can play with fire........
http://recyclingtheworld.us/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/coyhaique1.jpg

or if ya really wanta go all third world an chit................
http://acarainstitute.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/biomass-cooking-stove.jpg

and what mancave ain't complete with out one of these................
http://www.curlewmedia.com/uploads/cavewoman.jpg

m.i.l. has a 6 burner about 3x that size that's just sitting on her proch now. i want it.

i make due w/ my 2 burner c.i. stove on cold winter days.