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Post# 998155   6/23/2018 at 14:30 (2,105 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )        

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I scored this cute little orange Nesco roaster today at one of the many estate/tag sales happening here in town this weekend.  I didn't think $8.00 was out of line for it. Would this be the 6 qt. version?  Now to find a rack and instruction booklet.

 

The photos were taken just after we got home, so please forgive the schmutz on it.


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Post# 998160 , Reply# 1   6/23/2018 at 15:44 (2,105 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs)        

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That's really very nice. Simple controls and a good size. I'm a small-appliance nut and I love cooking off the stove or out of the oven. Enjoy!


Post# 998162 , Reply# 2   6/23/2018 at 15:51 (2,105 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City)        

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Very nice, and for 8 bucks you can't go wrong. Congrats!


Post# 998166 , Reply# 3   6/23/2018 at 16:25 (2,105 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)        

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That's an interesting Nesco, Tim.  The color says '70s, and I've never seen one with a glass lid, which strikes me as an improvement over aluminum.  Is there a vent of any kind designed into it?

 

Yours is updated from my '50s Nesco "Full Range" model, and I like that it uses what appears to be a standard percolator cord.  Mine was missing its cord and it was tough to locate one with the correct receptacle, which falls somewhere in between a percolator and large roaster size.

 

The picture below I found on line and saved.  It shows what the rack looks like.  My Nesco is nearly the same, except the badge/cooking chart is silver-blue and the bottom trim is black plastic or bakelite.

 

And P.S. --  Joe, when I recently moved, I realized just how much of a small appliance nut I am.  I left behind vintage Waring Blendors and Osterizers, a couple of Farbeware buffet servers, and '60s GE "Jane Jetson" hand mixers in multiple colors, among other small electrics (it was written into the deal that I could leave behind whatever I didn't want to move).  No room at the new place and no takers at the moving sale for all items, but the best stuff I did re-home or did sell.  I learned my lesson not to rescue things that are a good deal at thrift stores just because.  In fact, I haven't set foot in a thrift store for many months.  I learned my lesson.

 

 


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Post# 998177 , Reply# 4   6/23/2018 at 19:51 (2,105 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )        
Ralph,

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The bottom lip of the cover is notched at both ends.  I can only assume that these are meant to be the vents.  I too was pleasantly surprised that the cord is a detachable percolator type rather than hard wired. 

 

We have a rack similar to the one in your photo, but it looks kind of rough from years of use.  It came with our West Bend slow cooker. 


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Post# 998199 , Reply# 5   6/24/2018 at 00:09 (2,105 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)        

I hope the machines you had to leave behind found good homes instead of a dumpster.Have had to do the same.forutnately the mowers or new occupant could use the things.

Post# 998201 , Reply# 6   6/24/2018 at 00:46 (2,105 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)        

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Good to see those vents Tim!  Otherwise, your Nesco wouldn't be much different from a crock pot.

 

Yours is the 6-quart model.  I roasted a chicken in mine once.  It came out decent, but it took longer than in a regular oven, and I prefer rotisserie chicken.  I found a small round rack that fits it OK.

 

I haven't tried to bake in mine, but have had excellent results from my large GE roaster with banana bread and home made apple pie, both baked outside on the patio when it was too hot to use the oven in the kitchen.


Post# 998212 , Reply# 7   6/24/2018 at 06:29 (2,105 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )        

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I found a nice recipe online to use as a guide for doing a 4-6 lb. chuck roast.  It sounds very tempting.

 

oureverydaylife.com/use-roaster-...


Post# 998214 , Reply# 8   6/24/2018 at 06:34 (2,105 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )        

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Post# 998290 , Reply# 9   6/24/2018 at 19:30 (2,104 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O )        

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Until recently when I re donated it back to the Goodwill I had the white version with a metal lid . It also had the optional Fan Air attachment that fit onto the lid to turn it into a little convection cooker. Didn't use it enough to and needed some space, so out it went.


Post# 998530 , Reply# 10   6/27/2018 at 07:59 (2,102 days old) by dermacie (my forever home (Glenshaw, PA))        

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I am jealous I have a severe soft spot for those since I was a child and my dad's mom my Grandma had a Westinghouse Roaster with a stand and red knob in her kitchen. She had it there for over 40 years until her death.

Post# 1066366 , Reply# 11   4/7/2020 at 13:37 (1,451 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )        

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Would anyone be willing to share a simple recipe for making a pork roast in a Nesco this size?

 


Post# 1066370 , Reply# 12   4/7/2020 at 15:31 (1,451 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)        

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Tim, I think any slow cooker recipe will work.  Set the temperature to around 225-250.  If you want to give it a push in the beginning a la HB's "Auto Shift" feature, set it for 350 or so and leave it there for the first 30-60 minutes, then lower the temp for the remainder of the time.  I'd say 6-8 hours.


Post# 1066377 , Reply# 13   4/7/2020 at 16:07 (1,451 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR)        
Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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I have a recipe that's adapted from Italian Beef that we make from time to time.  I've made it with Pork too and it's pretty good.  For a roast that's around three pounds I add it to the cooker, add a cup of water and 1 envelope of Good Seasons Italian dressing mix.  It's the powder stuff that you put in one of those jars and shake.  Anyway, stir that up to dissolve the dressing in the water.   I cook it on low in a traditional slow cooker for about 8 hours.  I've also done it in a 250 oven for the same amount of time.  When it's done I shred it with a fork and add the meat back to the juice.  To all that, add a small jar of sliced banana peppers either mild or hot to your taste.  I drain the brine off but my Mom used to add the jar brine and all.  It's a little too sour for my taste with the brine but some like it.

 

These make great sandwiches on a nice hard roll.


Post# 1066381 , Reply# 14   4/7/2020 at 17:22 (1,451 days old) by perc-o-prince (Southboro, Mass)        

Remember that its basically a small oven as well. If you're cooking a leaner roast, like a center cut rib or boneless center cut, it's about 20 min/lb at 350. I'd use an instant-read thermometer to be sure you reach at least 145-150, if you like your pork juicy and medium to medium-well.

For these leaner cuts, I usually brine at least a few hours or overnight.

Good luck,
Chuck



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