granite pan

They’re typically made in two ways: hard-anodized aluminum (common for forged nonstick pans) or steel coated with a porcelain/enamel finish (common for roasters).

Listings describe enameled/porcelain-on-steel roasters as withstanding heat up to 932°F.

Lids commonly double as an extra pan or open roaster, usable for baking, roasting, broiling or grilling — effectively giving you a second cooking surface for browning or preparing side dishes.

Listings show oval, rectangular and round roasters, multiuse sets with bake/broiler/grill pans and racks, and traditional fry-pan shapes for the hard-anodized nonstick pieces.