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    Home ยป Seasonal ยป Fall

    homemade roasting rack

    Published: Nov 27, 2013 ยท Updated: Mar 11, 2019 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    Hack your Thanksgiving with this tutorial on How to Make a Homemade Roasting Rack. No need to bother buying a roasting rack that you use once a year; you can easily make your own! Perfect for a DIY, budget-friendly Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or other holiday meal.

    Homemade Roasting Rack from Living Well Kitchen

    So I have a small kitchen with lots and lots of gadgets and dishes and things.

    Out of all those things, I don't have a roasting pan - like a good one that will hold a 12 pound turkey. And honestly, I don't have room to store a huge roasting pan that will be used less than once a year.

    What to do, what to do?

    Well, this probably won't surprise you since I try to make everything myself, but I made one myself. I know... it's pretty barbaric looking, but it totally did the trick and it's easy to make. Plus, it costs less than $5.

    All you need is a foil, a disposable roasting pan, and a sturdy baking sheet.

    Homemade Roasting Rack from Living Well Kitchen

    Homemade Roasting Rack from Living Well Kitchen

    Homemade Roasting Rack

    Hack your Thanksgiving with this tutorial on How to Make a Roasting Rack. No need to bother buying one that you use once a year; you can easily make your own!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • Heavy duty foil
    • Disposable roasting pan
    • Sturdy baking sheet

    Instructions

    • Place your disposable roasting pan on a sturdy baking sheet. [You might have to reshape the roasting pan to get it to fit on the baking sheet, but you'll be glad you did this later. It will help keep the roasting pan from collapsing when there's a turkey in it.]
    • Now make two long sheets of foil and roll them into logs. These will go in the roasting pan vertically.
    • Take four smaller sheets of foil and roll them into logs. Slightly bend them in the middle and put them horizontally in the roasting pan. [See photo above]
    • After rubbing your turkey with oil and spices, place the turkey on the homemade "roasting rack"
    • Discard roasting pan and "roasting rack" when the turkey is done.
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

    See, it's not that hard, and it totally does the trick ๐Ÿ™‚

    Looking for more tips to make your Thanksgiving easier? Check out my Complete Guide to Thanksgiving eCookbook

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    raw turkey in a homemade roasting rack

    Have a great Thanksgiving!!

    Meme

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    Comments

    1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 25, 2014 at 10:27 am

      I've been seeing this tip around the internet for awhile now! It looks like a perfect idea!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        November 25, 2014 at 2:41 pm

        It's super convenient, especially when you don't have space for a regular roasting rack

        Reply
    2. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

      November 25, 2014 at 11:15 am

      You're so funny! I have a big kitchen, but still use a disposable roasting pan for Thanksgiving - easier cleanup!!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        November 25, 2014 at 2:43 pm

        Haha thanks Jessica!! Easier cleanup is key, especially on Thanksgiving ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    3. Natalie Rizzo says

      November 01, 2018 at 8:32 am

      5 stars
      Such a smart idea!

      Reply
    4. Holly Pelton says

      November 04, 2018 at 7:45 am

      5 stars
      This is by far the most genius idea that costs next to nothing! I will be trying this very soon!

      Reply
    5. Liz Shaw says

      November 04, 2018 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      Barbaric-shmarbaric. I've done this and it works! Great idea

      Reply
    6. Lorie says

      November 04, 2018 at 9:09 pm

      5 stars
      You are so very clever--haven't seen this before!!!

      Reply
    7. Lindsey says

      November 05, 2018 at 8:23 am

      5 stars
      Saving this for Thanksgiving!

      Reply
    8. Emily Kyle says

      November 06, 2018 at 7:57 am

      5 stars
      My husband is in charge of cooking thanksgiving dinner, I'm going to share this with him!

      Reply
    9. Debra T. Cuozzo says

      May 03, 2019 at 2:45 pm

      Can this be used for 6 pound corned beef brisket

      Reply
      • Meme says

        May 17, 2019 at 3:48 pm

        I believe so! I used a 12 pound turkey, and it held up quite well ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    10. David Warner says

      November 18, 2019 at 11:22 pm

      What can I substitute for a roasting rack?

      Reply
      • Meme says

        November 19, 2019 at 7:06 am

        This is a homemade disposable roasting rack option if you do not have a roasting rack. Hope that helps!

        Reply

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