Staub Cast Iron 9.5" Vertical Chicken Roaster - Matte Black

I've been using this vertical roaster exclusively now for about a year - I used to make good chicken - now people rave about them! I rub the chicken with salt and herbs (including the interior), let it sit on the roaster in the refrigerator for several hours, then roast it on high heat (450) until done. My only caveat is that you can probably put a chicken over 2kg on this roaster, but then you'll probably want to truss the legs and/or wings while in the 'fridge to prevent them from dripping/touching/etc. - once it goes in the oven, you might want to put a sheet pan on the shelf under the roaster if you are going to cook a larger bird - the diameter of the pan doesn't quite cut it for me. Last bit of advice - put the chicken on the spit neck first and ensure that the legs are untrussed and pointed to the back of your oven when you are roasting for maximum enjoyment.

I love the design of this, how the airflow reaches all sides equally and the juices collect at the bottom. A joy to use!