Thanksgiving is coming sooner than I know and I want to keep my wall oven available for pies, rolls and sides. Who's used their Farberware to roast the day's bird? I'm a little concerned that the base pan won't contain all the drippings. It's only a 12# bird. Yes, I've bought it already! Hey, if you can get a young Butterball for 95 cents a pound, you go for it! I've always used my oven for sides/casseroles in the past. Input, please! Greg
Farberware convection oven
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lordkenmore
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My mother had a Farberware convection oven for many years. It was made ca. 1981, and it was the size of a microwave. (I haven't seen any other size, but this site has made me very aware of how little I have seen in the line of appliances!) In any case, I know she roasted more than one turkey during that time. It must have worked acceptably, otherwise I'd think she'd have done future turkeys using her Farberware Open Hearth grill/rotisserie.
I know the oven was probably too small for many turkeys, but it was big be enough for us. My mother tended to buy small turkeys, as I recall, since she wasn't a big turkey fan. Plus, we had small gatherings--largest Thanksgiving gathering I recall was 8.
One possible difference in approach: above you comment about the base pan being big enough. From what I can remember, my mother tossed the turkey into some sort of open pan. Indeed, the last turkey she roasted in that oven was purchased specifically at Fred Meyer because they had some great deal like "buy a turkey and get an open roasting pan free."
I know the oven was probably too small for many turkeys, but it was big be enough for us. My mother tended to buy small turkeys, as I recall, since she wasn't a big turkey fan. Plus, we had small gatherings--largest Thanksgiving gathering I recall was 8.
One possible difference in approach: above you comment about the base pan being big enough. From what I can remember, my mother tossed the turkey into some sort of open pan. Indeed, the last turkey she roasted in that oven was purchased specifically at Fred Meyer because they had some great deal like "buy a turkey and get an open roasting pan free."
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I used Farberware Turbo Ovens extensively in my job as a Manufacturer's Rep and in catering. No other countertop oven can compare with capacity, evenness of cooking and ease of use. It comes with a chrome oven tray that I always put on the floor of the oven to catch any spills. I baked and roasted in a regular pan. Because its convection heat the pan should not be deep or it will slow the cooking. An 10x 15 pan should fit. The oven bakes at approximately the same temperature as a regular oven and for the same time. The 115 element is a tad slower than a 220 wall unit. All in all it is truly like having a second oven.
I used Farberware Turbo Ovens extensively in my job as a Manufacturer's Rep and in catering. No other countertop oven can compare with capacity, evenness of cooking and ease of use. It comes with a chrome oven tray that I always put on the floor of the oven to catch any spills. I baked and roasted in a regular pan. Because its convection heat the pan should not be deep or it will slow the cooking. An 10x 15 pan should fit. The oven bakes at approximately the same temperature as a regular oven and for the same time. The 115 element is a tad slower than a 220 wall unit. All in all it is truly like having a second oven.
Haven't tried a turkey in my Farb Convection Oven
Usually, I do the turkey in a Nesco or Westinghouse roaster. I have used the Farberware convection oven - with great results -for green bean cassarole, dressing and I did a pie in it once, too. I would think, because it would be relatively dry circulating heat, that it would do a small turkey (or large chicken) in a good time and would brown nicely. Before the holidays arrive, try a chicken and see how it comes out!
Usually, I do the turkey in a Nesco or Westinghouse roaster. I have used the Farberware convection oven - with great results -for green bean cassarole, dressing and I did a pie in it once, too. I would think, because it would be relatively dry circulating heat, that it would do a small turkey (or large chicken) in a good time and would brown nicely. Before the holidays arrive, try a chicken and see how it comes out!
Farberware Convection Oven
This is my DAILY driver. I hardly ever use my big oven in my 30" Whirlpool range.
I would imagine that it would fit a 12# turkey very nicely.
Just last week I did a meat loaf on one rack, and acorn squash on the other. Worked out perfectly.
Good Luck
This is my DAILY driver. I hardly ever use my big oven in my 30" Whirlpool range.
I would imagine that it would fit a 12# turkey very nicely.
Just last week I did a meat loaf on one rack, and acorn squash on the other. Worked out perfectly.
Good Luck
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Do they still make those? I have not seen one in years.
I don't think so
I don't believe they are made any longer. I think they stopped production sometime in the 90's.
The last of the ovens also had a 'broil' feature.
I don't believe they are made any longer. I think they stopped production sometime in the 90's.
The last of the ovens also had a 'broil' feature.
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lordkenmore
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"I've never seen such thing before."
As I commented above, my mother had one of these. We were the only people I've ever known who had a Farberware Convection oven.
They do turn up used, at least where I live, in thrift shops. That said, they don't seem to turn up very often. I probably only see one a year at most.
"I don't believe they are made any longer."
I know it's been years since I last saw one new, although I don't spend a whole lot of time looking, either.
In a way, it's sad if it's out of production, but in other ways it may be for the best if it is gone. If made today, it would probably be made in China like everything else, and probably not as solidly made, either.
As I commented above, my mother had one of these. We were the only people I've ever known who had a Farberware Convection oven.
They do turn up used, at least where I live, in thrift shops. That said, they don't seem to turn up very often. I probably only see one a year at most.
"I don't believe they are made any longer."
I know it's been years since I last saw one new, although I don't spend a whole lot of time looking, either.
In a way, it's sad if it's out of production, but in other ways it may be for the best if it is gone. If made today, it would probably be made in China like everything else, and probably not as solidly made, either.
Command Performance Countertop Convection Oven
Seems somewhat similar to the old Farberware ovens of yesterday.
Seems somewhat similar to the old Farberware ovens of yesterday.
I dont remember seeing a standalone benchtop convection oven here, But convection Microwave combos have been common since the mid 80's.
Why would you buy a standalone convection oven, when you could combine it with a microwave and get the best of both worlds?
I love ours, I preheat whilst I peel the potatoes, put them in and then I get fluffy baked potatoes in less than 20 minutes with the Convection/Micro Combo.
Why would you buy a standalone convection oven, when you could combine it with a microwave and get the best of both worlds?
I love ours, I preheat whilst I peel the potatoes, put them in and then I get fluffy baked potatoes in less than 20 minutes with the Convection/Micro Combo.
Nathan, these Farberware ovens came out in the 1970s, long before there existed mico/convection cmobinations. It's a simple3 no-brainer, people taht cook a lot and don't have room for a 2nd full-size oven in their kitchen due to it's design or layout, these made a very easy alternative for having a 2nd oven when they needed one. It's kind of like, I love my Breville Smart Oven and bought it just so I could have a 2nd oven when I needed it. it's actually now my primary ovven.
lordkenmore
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"Why would you buy a standalone convection oven, when you could combine it with a microwave and get the best of both worlds?"
At one point, I think the Farberware was the only counter top convection oven choice. Although, yes, later on, yes, a real argument could be made in favor of a combo simply to save space. Although, I wouldn't be surprised if even in the early days of combos, people with one counter top oven who were looking to add a different function might have seriously considered buying a second oven, rather than completely replacing the existing oven. As I said earlier this thread, we had a Farberware convection oven growing up. We never had a microwave, but at one point my mother briefly considered getting one. Even if combos existed by that point, I'm sure she'd have opted to keep the Farberware, and add a new microwave. Reason? The microwave would have been the cheapest way to upgrade. To get convection would have required moving up too far in the microwave line. (My parents were terrible consumers. We always had cheap cars, small TV sets, etc.)
Of course among many here at AW.org there is an attitude of: "There is no such as too many appliances!"
Personally, I can easily see buying both. I am very cheap. Buying a new microwave/convection combo is likely to run more than I'm interested in spending--particularly given how long appliances don't last these days. Plus, my microwave needs are pretty simple--all I have ever used them for is reheating. Buying a combo oven used might be hard--it seems like most microwaves I see in the US are plain microwaves. Thus, a Farberware (for convection baking), and the cheapest possible microwave makes sense to me. But that's only for my particular brand of warped thinking.
At one point, I think the Farberware was the only counter top convection oven choice. Although, yes, later on, yes, a real argument could be made in favor of a combo simply to save space. Although, I wouldn't be surprised if even in the early days of combos, people with one counter top oven who were looking to add a different function might have seriously considered buying a second oven, rather than completely replacing the existing oven. As I said earlier this thread, we had a Farberware convection oven growing up. We never had a microwave, but at one point my mother briefly considered getting one. Even if combos existed by that point, I'm sure she'd have opted to keep the Farberware, and add a new microwave. Reason? The microwave would have been the cheapest way to upgrade. To get convection would have required moving up too far in the microwave line. (My parents were terrible consumers. We always had cheap cars, small TV sets, etc.)
Of course among many here at AW.org there is an attitude of: "There is no such as too many appliances!"
Personally, I can easily see buying both. I am very cheap. Buying a new microwave/convection combo is likely to run more than I'm interested in spending--particularly given how long appliances don't last these days. Plus, my microwave needs are pretty simple--all I have ever used them for is reheating. Buying a combo oven used might be hard--it seems like most microwaves I see in the US are plain microwaves. Thus, a Farberware (for convection baking), and the cheapest possible microwave makes sense to me. But that's only for my particular brand of warped thinking.
My neighbors the Wilsons recently bought a Frigidaire microwave-convection-grill combo to replace the 30+ year old Amana that broke. So far they've only microwaved in it. Will give a report as soon as they use the other features.
Counter Top Convection Ovens Are Still Around
Everything from those round things sold under "HomeTrends", Galloping Gourmet, and others to the very large (and powerful at 1700watts) Waring stainless steel job sold for "commercial kitchens".
The waring unit is billed as a 1/2 to 1/4 sized unit, meant for schools, small commercial kitchens and any place else that does not have the resources or space for a full sized/built-in convection oven.
KitchenAid also has a counter-top convection oven as well.
Everything from those round things sold under "HomeTrends", Galloping Gourmet, and others to the very large (and powerful at 1700watts) Waring stainless steel job sold for "commercial kitchens".
The waring unit is billed as a 1/2 to 1/4 sized unit, meant for schools, small commercial kitchens and any place else that does not have the resources or space for a full sized/built-in convection oven.
KitchenAid also has a counter-top convection oven as well.
