Is there a hole in the center of the "stalk"? Would also love to use as a chicken roaster if there's no hole.
646745
yes, there is a hole in the center. What a good idea though if it did not have a hole. Maybe you could still use it as a chicken roaster over a cookie sheet?
646746
Yes there is a "hole in the center of the stalk". You could cap it with aluminum foil and use as a chicken roaster.
875100
No, no holes in it. Although one could easily be drilled through the bottom or sides.
1226683
I have. The hole wasn't an issue. I believe its there to accommodate the other cooking methods (steaming, baking) but it didn't change the result of my recipes. I totally love that thing and it's multi functions. Hope this helped a little.
1577728
Haven't roasted chicken yet, but that's why I bought it. I called all clad, but they couldn't give me an answer about the thickness of the pan. I took it out, it's just as heavy bottomed as my other huge all clad roaster, so I'll jet you know! It's a good size for a single chicken or a turkey breast, it a 3-4 standing rib. The only thing different is the handles come out from the pan, not up. Let me know your result!
2026831
There is a hole in the middle of the grill. I painted my old white knob from my old grill silver to match.
253051
The holes are intentionally there. If the batter is too thin it leaks in the oven. If the batter is thick it bakes beautifully. Use a strip of grease paper to cover holes if you have to.
1719592
No hole in the bottom. It is designed as a cache pot but the pot could be drilled easily enough.
2131032
No, because there are no holes in it, I guess you could drill a hole in one of the two corner handles. Hope this helps. Cheers.
1506547
Yes it does but it's not high enough to accommodate more than a couple inches before you get an angle when the plates are closed. No big deal unless you plan on trying a pot roast haha.
1992545
There isn't a hole in the top. The lid snaps onto the pail the same way it does on a large utility bucket. If you are familiar with these you know how difficult it can be to get on and off. It can't be done easily while hanging but setting it on the floor isn't good either with the nipples sticking out. With the lid off the water becomes fouled due to dust from hens scratching. I wouldn't buy another one.
1992855
Yes, there are holes in the center. This product was phenomenally effective in ending our rodent infestation
1833236
No , there is no hole, however... it cooks the meat and vegatables really tender.I can not cpmplain. :)I hope this helps.
859017
There is not a hole in the bottom.Only at the top so you can put eggs inside.
557739
It is flat and I did use it to make gravy on the stove but it warped. I may have had a defective pan. I had put a frozen large whole chicken in it's roasting bag (they sell them that way to cook from frozen) and the chicken instructions said to put on lowest rack in oven. Wall, the combination of the high temps so close to the pan and the large area of ice cold from the frozen chicken caused it to warp. Amazon exchanged it and I haven't had that problem again (haven't made that frozen chicken again either LOL), and it seemed to be ok making gravy on the stovetop. I'm just a little leery now about doing it. It is flat and I did use it to make gravy on the stove but it warped. I may have had a defective pan. I had put a frozen large whole chicken in it's roasting bag (they sell them that way to cook from frozen) and the chicken instructions said to put on lowest rack in oven. Wall, the combination of the high temps so close to the pan and the large area of ice cold from the frozen chicken caused it to warp. Amazon exchanged it and I haven't had that problem again (haven't made that frozen chicken again either LOL), and it seemed to be ok making gravy on the stovetop. I'm just a little leery now... » Read More It is flat and I did use it to make gravy on the stove but it warped. I may have had a defective pan. I had put a frozen large whole chicken in it's roasting bag (they sell them that way to cook from frozen) and the chicken instructions said to put on lowest rack in oven. Wall, the combination of the high temps so close to the pan and the large area of ice cold from the frozen chicken caused it to warp. Amazon exchanged it and I haven't had that problem again (haven't made that frozen chicken again either LOL), and it seemed to be ok making gravy on the stovetop. I'm just a little leery now about doing it. « Show Less
1486331
Apparently not! I just checked the window and there are no holes. It balances well enough on it's own.
388594
Mine does not have the holes. Sorry you have that. I would go ahead and return the second and try one more time. Worth it! I just love mine.
594823
uncertain. I use it for heating milk (2 Qt). I think it depends on how the chicken is cut. If not cut it might be a little shallow. This is more round and flattish, not a typical roaster shape.