Of all the items hubbs and I have purchased off the TV or internet, this is the ONE and ONLY product that consistently does what the manufacturer (Ronco) says it will — cook moist, tender, delicious and flavorful foods. We should have bought the full-sized model however but that was our oversight!
Regardless, the rotisserie is fun, simple to use and delivers promised results.
*Pros*
- Easy to use.
- Great recipes.
- Simple cleanup (especially if you line the drip pan below with tinfoil).
- Fun to watch as it does its magic on the countertop.
- Delicious heart healthy results – we use this during the Holidays to make the most AMAZING prime rib; have also enjoyed making roast chickens, turkey breast, pork chops, and fish.
- Extra feature: I appreciate the vegetable/rice etc steamer that sits on top - it works as described and is simple to use and clean.
*Cons*
- Not many but after a few years the wheels started to squeak when the rotisserie was turning. I simply add a drop of vegetable oil to the turning compartment and voila – problem solved.
- This does radiate a fair amount of heat so it is NOT able to sit under a cabinet .. it should be out in the center of a countertop. This can be a negative if you have lots of people and little children milling around.
Bottom line: I love my Showtime Rotisserie & Barbeque oven; it does exactly what Ronco says it will. 5 Stars because it’s a great product!
PS – I’m not sure if this is still sold on TV but you can find it on
http://www.amazon.com/
. Happy Cooking!
I love hearing when someone is happy with a product like this. There are so many scams out there. I’m really tempted to go in search of one, but have a fairly small kitchen and it sounds like space could be an issue for me. The thought of making prime rib so easily though…. mmmm!
We have the smaller of the 2 and it’s just bigger than a toaster oven, slightly taller. We keep it stored away on a shelf in the basement b/c while it could fit on the counter, it takes up a little too much room. BUT it’s still an item we make the effort to get out and use. Great product
That is the kind of appliance that makes life so much easier. Makes me want to pull out my breadmaker and use it more often.
indeed Rumbley. I love this machine .. I do forget about it b/c it’s downstairs but whenever we use it, we enjoy the experience AND get great results.