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The Electric Skillet Makes a Comeback for the Sunday Roast!

9/15/2016

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      When I was a kid, my mother had an electric skillet that we used a lot! I mean, we made eggs and bacon in it, we cooked pancakes in it, and on Sunday, my mom would cook a roast with potatoes and carrots.  Early in my marriage, I also had an electric skillet that I would use quite often.  But as time evolved, somehow I got away from using it.  The skillet that I had broke and just a few years ago my husband bought me an inexpensive one, like this,  to use for a class that I was teaching.  Since that class, I haven't used it much.  Until, that is, last Sunday. On Sunday, before leaving for church, I often put a roast in the crock pot to cook for dinner.  Last Sunday, I had the roast in the refrigerator, but I forgot to put it in the crock pot. I came home from church and realized my folly and that there was no time for a crock pot roast.  I wondered to myself, "Self, what would your mom have done?"  That is when I thought of the electric skillet! I pulled it out, dusted it off and here is what I did.
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    First, I seasoned my roast with seasoned salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, and whatever sounds good.  Then I seared it, at about 400 degrees on both sides in olive oil. Give it a good browning. Next, I added chopped onion, sliced potatoes and sliced carrots to the skillet and about 2 T. of Worcestershire Sauce over the meat and 3/4 c. of water all around over the veggies.  I also salt and peppered the veggies. It had been a long time since I had done a roast this way, so I was kind of faking it.  Now I was ready to turn the pan down to 300 degrees and put the lid on.  I just left it alone for about 1 hour I think.  I checked to make sure there was a little liquid during the process so things wouldn't burn and stick to the pan. 
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Here it is, roasted with the tender veggies all around it.
      One thing about cooking a roast this way, the meat doesn't fall apart like it does from the crock pot.  You have to slice it and use the pan juices on it, or make a sauce or gravy.  One thing I did forget though is how delicious the carmalization on the vegetables is when you pull them out of the pan.  There is just a depth of flavor in them that I had forgotten about after all of these year.
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You don't get that in the crock pot. So tasty!
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My husband doesn't like any red in his meat. I do, but it still came out juicy and tender. Use a meat thermometer to get the temperature and the amount of doneness that you want.
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Just add a salad and some bread and everything will be rounded out!
      I can't believe I didn't think about using the electric skillet during the summer.  It made a great meal without heating up the house at all.  On Sunday it was nice to be able to give my family a nice meal even though I forgot to do the prep in the morning. A few days later, I made chicken and rice in the skillet as well. It was nice to cook the chicken with a sauce and rice all in the same pan.  The clean up is easy, too!.  I may be going back to using the electric skillet more often.  
      Do you have any recipes that you love to do in your electric skillet?  Let me know, I may try them out.  Here is a larger skillet for those of you with larger families. We are getting closer to being empty nesters and would only need this big size occasionally.
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12 Comments
Michele Morin link
9/17/2016 02:56:04 am

I use my electric frying pan all the time, but have never tried a roast! I would have thought that with just an hour, the roast would have been tough. Thanks for this great heads up!

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Helen Reynolds
9/17/2016 07:20:29 am

I have been experimenting and I have found that an even lower temp, say 275, for an hour longer is even better!

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Lisa/Syncopated Mama link
9/17/2016 06:17:05 am

I use my electric skillet on pretty much a daily basis! It's so much cheaper than heating up the stove!

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Lindsey Reynolds
9/17/2016 07:21:56 am

You are right! I don't know why I fell out of the habit! Thanks for your comment.

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Mackenzie link
5/19/2017 07:07:27 pm

It is great to have electric skillet.
I get more information through this article.
Thank's very much!

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Vickie
6/5/2022 09:51:34 am

My husband prefers the pot roast in electric skillet then in the Crock-Pot . The roast comes out just as tender as a Crock-Pot in less time , but I really think it's that he can get into it and sneak bits of pieces of the roast.. the one thing about the skillet, is that it reminds me as a kid having our Sunday meals cooked 😋

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Carolyne link
3/12/2023 09:44:44 am

It is Sunday just about early afternoon and I'm starting my chuck roast in a electric fry pan with potatoes and carrots seasoned. I seared it in garlic oil I put on 300°
I started using my electric fry pan when I saw it sitting in the pantry getting Dusty and I thought I want to try it again and now I'm back on it ..it does save money on the stove and oven .. easy cleaning no messing up the stove or oven too.. I'm a happy camper I might even invest in a new one because this one's quite old. What a easy habit to get back into I'm glad I thought of it have a great day you all!!

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Glenda White
11/20/2023 04:33:49 am

My mom had one many years ago. and I now have a mini electric skillet, i cook in my bedroom converted small kitchen.. its off to the side from the rest of my family. i old and eat different from them. But, i have cooked up some things that they can smell. I live with my daughter and her family and its too far to go to the kitchen. Ive cooked everything in it. i have the 8 inch its just enough for me.. If i can find a roast small enough.. .... maybe..

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Maureen Hayes
1/5/2024 04:34:09 pm

My mother made her pot roast and meatloaf in the electric pan with potatoes , carrots, celery and onion around them. The caramelization on the meat, and the vegetables is what puts all the flavor in those meals. The crockpot cannot compare for flavor. Matter-of-fact I’m having one of my best friends over tomorrow and I’m making pot roast in the electric pan.

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Jennifer Mitchell
1/28/2024 01:48:37 pm

I was gifted an extra large Presto Skillet about 10 years ago and use it constantly for breakfasts, dinners and all kinds of things. I use it to roast vegetables occasionally and today I am trying a chuck roast with your recipe, and adapting it with other root vegetables that I found in my pantry. I also added some tomatoes past their prime, red wine, and a bit more Worcestershire sauce. I sauteed the meat in bacon fat, as I have found that tends to impart better flavor and saves my olive oil. Thank you so much for your post and I will let you know how it turns out!

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Joyce Rae Stricklen
6/30/2024 12:46:15 pm

I'm probably that mother that always cooked in her electric skillet way before getting a crock pot. I still have mine and have some great recipes stored away in my head! It's just me now but I still remember a few favorites of my kids so may surprise them one day soon.

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Teresa
12/24/2024 11:14:05 am

My mom always made
Sunday lunch just
Like this in her skillet. She started it before we left for church and turned it low as we were leaving. When we returned lunch was done and the house smelled amazing. Great memories

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