Roasting rack for a baking dish

A raised roasting rack keeps meat clear of the drippings that pool beneath it, and that single change makes a real difference to a roast chicken. The flesh stays moist, the skin crisps up properly, and the bottom of the pan catches a concentrated jus you can skim or build into a sauce. At 32 x 23.5 cm (about 12.5 x 9.25 in), it's well sized for three to four portions without taking over the oven.

It works just as well for vegetables laid directly on the rack: they roast evenly instead of steaming in their own liquid. Once you try it, it becomes a habit, whether there's meat in the pan or not.

The sturdy stainless steel handles high oven temperatures without issue, and the side handles let you pull the pan out safely. After the meal, it goes straight in the dishwasher, or into the freezer if you're saving the drippings.