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Best Roasting Pans for Christmas Dinner 2026: Premium Picks with Racks for Turkey, Prime Rib and Ham

Nicholas Miles · Chief Editor

Published September 23, 2026 · Updated September 23, 2026 · 10 min read

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The Short Answer

For most Christmas cooks, the Made In Stainless Clad Roasting Pan is the one to buy. Made In says it fits a 24-pound turkey and rates it heat safe to 600°F, and its rack is uncoated stainless steel, so there is no lower rack limit to work around for a hot prime rib start. 1

Choose the All-Clad 13-by-16-inch roaster for the classic polished pan with a V-shaped nonstick rack, the Viking 3-ply roaster if gravy gets made on an induction cooktop, and the All-Clad oval roaster with its domed lid for a Christmas ham. 2 3 4

Before buying, measure the oven: the Made In pan is 18.45 inches long with its handles, per Made In.

Before you choose

The roasting pan is the one piece of cookware that works hardest on Christmas Day and then waits a year. That is the argument for buying a good one: it has to carry a 20-pound bird out of a hot oven without flexing, brown evenly so the drippings do not scorch, and then sit across two burners while the gravy comes together.

The four pans here all come with a rack, all carry a maker's oven-safe rating of at least 600°F for the pan, and all were at least $100 when checked. They differ in the details that matter on the day. The rack can be bare stainless or nonstick-coated, and a coated rack may carry a lower heat limit than the pan. Some pans work on induction for the gravy and some do not. And the shape decides the job: rectangular pans with low sides brown a turkey or rib roast, while a lidded oval roaster keeps a ham moist.

Every size and oven-safe temperature below comes from the maker. Prices were checked September 23, 2026. This guide uses Amazon's labeled List price where the product page shows one, and otherwise the featured Amazon selling price, labeled Amazon price. The Viking displayed a List price; the other three figures are Amazon prices. Check the current price before buying, since holiday offers change quickly. For the rest of the hosting kit, see the holiday entertaining essentials guide and the Christmas food storage and party hosting guide.

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Guide order · published specifications · actual price-check dates below
ProductPrice (checked September 23, 2026)Maker's sizeOven-safe (maker)RackInduction

Made In Stainless Clad Roasting Pan

$199.00Amazon priceLast checked

18.45 x 12.5 x 6 in, fits a 24-lb turkey

600°F

Stainless steel

No

All-Clad Stainless Steel Large Roaster with Rack, 13 x 16 in

$199.95Amazon priceLast checked

13 x 16 in

Pan 600°F, rack 375°F

Nonstick V-rack

No

Viking 3-Ply Stainless Steel Roasting Pan with Nonstick Rack

$279.99List priceLast checked

16.93 x 13.4 x 4.08 in, fits a 20-lb bird

600°F

Nonstick V-rack

Yes

All-Clad Stainless Steel Oval Roaster with Lid and Rack, 15 in

$229.95Amazon priceLast checked

15 in oval, cuts up to 20 lb

600°F

Stainless flat rack, plus lid

Yes

The choices, in detail

Best roasting pan for Christmas dinner

Made In Stainless Clad Roasting Pan

Made In stainless clad roasting pan with a brushed finish, loop handles and its all-stainless roasting rack inside
$199.00Amazon priceLast checked
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A host roasting a big turkey or a rib roast who wants one pan with no weak link in its heat rating.

The Made In roasting pan is built around the Christmas bird. Made In says it fits a 24-pound turkey, the biggest claim on this list, and rates the pan heat safe to 600°F. Its rack is bare stainless steel rather than coated, so unlike a nonstick rack it carries no separate, lower heat limit on the maker's page, which suits a very hot start for prime rib as well as a long, gentle turkey roast. 1

The 3-ply stainless clad body has an aluminum core for even browning, and the interior is nonreactive, so wine, vinegar or citrus can go straight into the drippings for a pan sauce. Made In also shapes the handles so the whole pan can be sealed under foil. With the rack it weighs 10 pounds, and Made In says the 3-ply build makes it easier to lift and move, even holding a large turkey. 1 5

Size is the thing to check. Made In gives 18.45 inches total length including 5-inch handles, 12.5 inches wide and 6 inches tall, so confirm the oven's width before ordering. Made In's own FAQ says the flared bottom means it cannot be used on an induction stove, so gravy made in the pan needs gas or electric. Made In prefers hand washing. 1

Best classic roaster

All-Clad Stainless Steel Large Roaster with Rack, 13 x 16 in

All-Clad polished stainless steel 13 by 16 inch roaster with upright handles and a black V-shaped nonstick rack
$199.95Amazon priceLast checked
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A traditional Christmas turkey cook who wants the familiar polished roaster with a nonstick V-rack.

The All-Clad 13-by-16-inch roaster is the polished, heavy-gauge stainless pan many people picture when they think of a turkey roaster. Its V-shaped nonstick rack cradles the bird and lifts it off the pan floor, which All-Clad says promotes air circulation for fast, even cooking. 2

One number matters more here than on any other pick. All-Clad rates the pan to 600°F in the oven and under the broiler, but the nonstick rack only to 375°F. That is fine for a classic turkey roast, but a recipe that starts hotter than 375°F, such as a high-heat blast for prime rib, is beyond the rack's rating. 2

It suits gas and electric stoves for the gravy, but All-Clad says it is compatible with any stovetop excluding induction. It is dishwasher safe, carries All-Clad's limited lifetime warranty and costs 95 cents more than the Made In at this check. All-Clad designs it in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, and makes it in China. 2 6

Best for induction cooktops

Viking 3-Ply Stainless Steel Roasting Pan with Nonstick Rack

Viking 3-ply stainless steel roasting pan with a mirror finish, a black V-shaped nonstick rack and the Viking name on the handle
$279.99List priceLast checked
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A cook with an induction range who wants to make the Christmas gravy right in the roasting pan.

The Viking 3-ply roaster is the pick for an induction kitchen. Its 3-ply body pairs a 304 stainless interior and an aluminum core with an induction-capable stainless exterior, and Viking lists it for electric, gas, grill, induction and oven use, heating up to 600°F. The mirror finish and cut rims give it a restaurant look on the counter. 3

Viking says it fits up to a 20-pound bird on its V-shaped nonstick rack. The listing claims a 25-pound bird, but this guide follows the maker's lower figure. Viking gives the outside as 16.93 by 13.4 by 4.08 inches and the inside as 16.26 by 13.3 by 3.43 inches. Viking says its inverted handles take less space than handles that extend outward, which helps the pan fit into ovens. 3 7

It is dishwasher safe, though Viking recommends hand washing, and carries a limited lifetime warranty. At the time of writing, the featured Amazon offer was $189.99 against the $279.99 List price, sold and shipped by Amazon.com. 3 7

Best for Christmas ham

All-Clad Stainless Steel Oval Roaster with Lid and Rack, 15 in

All-Clad polished stainless steel 15 inch oval roaster with a high domed lid and a round flat wire rack beside it
$229.95Amazon priceLast checked
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A host serving a glazed ham, a brisket or a pot-roast style dinner that should stay moist under a lid.

The All-Clad oval roaster is a different tool from the open pans above. All-Clad designs it for large cuts such as ham, brisket, turkey or roasts up to 20 pounds, with a high domed lid that helps keep meat moist and high sides that cut down on spatter in the oven. For a Christmas ham that needs to heat through slowly before glazing, that lid is the point. 4

The stainless flat rack lifts the meat for even browning, and All-Clad rates the roaster to 600°F in the oven and under the broiler. Unlike the 13-by-16 roaster, it works on any stovetop including induction, so it can double as a large braiser. It is dishwasher safe and carries All-Clad's limited lifetime warranty. 4 8

The trade-off is browning. High sides and a lid suit moist cooking better than the crisp skin of an open-roasted turkey, so a household that roasts both a turkey and a ham may want this alongside an open pan rather than instead of one.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size roasting pan does a Christmas turkey need?

Go by the maker's bird rating. Made In says its pan fits a 24-pound turkey, Viking says its roaster fits up to a 20-pound bird and All-Clad rates its oval roaster for cuts up to 20 pounds. All-Clad does not publish a turkey weight for its 13-by-16-inch roaster. 1 2 3 4

Can the gravy be made in the roasting pan on an induction cooktop?

Only with the right pan. Viking lists its 3-ply roaster for induction and All-Clad lists its oval roaster for any stovetop including induction. All-Clad's 13-by-16-inch roaster excludes induction, and Made In says its flared bottom cannot be used on an induction stove. 1 2 3 4

How hot can these roasting pans go?

All four makers rate the pans to 600°F. The one limit to watch is All-Clad's 13-by-16-inch roaster, whose nonstick rack is rated only to 375°F; the Made In pan and the All-Clad oval roaster come with all-stainless racks. 1 2 3 4

Are these roasting pans dishwasher safe?

All-Clad says both of its roasters are dishwasher safe. Viking says its roaster is dishwasher safe but recommends hand washing, and Made In prefers hand washing. 1 2 3 4

Sources & Methodology

This is a research-based shortlist, not a hands-on test. Recommendations draw on each maker's product page, the selected Amazon listings and the listing photographs of the exact pans, all checked September 23, 2026. The four picks cover different Christmas roasts: a large turkey or rib roast, the classic turkey roaster, an induction kitchen that makes gravy in the pan, and a lidded roaster for ham. Each had a checked price of at least $100.

Dimensions and oven-safe temperatures come only from the makers' own pages. Bird and roast capacities are the makers' claims; where a listing gives a different figure, this guide names the maker's figure and says so. Nothing here was measured independently. Advice about which pan suits which roast is editorial judgment from those stated specifications.

Prices are dated observations for the named listings, not promises of current availability. The Viking figure is the List price Amazon displayed; its featured offer at the same check was $189.99. The other three are featured Amazon selling prices.

The opening image is an editorial illustration, not product photography. The product photographs come from the selected Amazon listings.

  1. Made In: Stainless Clad Roasting Pan product page

    Made In Stainless Clad Roasting Pan. Accessed September 23, 2026. 3-ply stainless clad with an aluminum core; fits a 24-pound turkey; stainless steel rack included; heat safe to 600°F; total length 18.45 inches with 5-inch handles, width 12.5 inches, total height 6 inches; 10 pounds with rack; handles designed for a full foil seal; hand washing preferred; FAQ stating it cannot be used on an induction stove.

  2. All-Clad: Stainless Steel Large Roaster with Rack, 13 x 16 inch

    All-Clad Specialty Cookware Stainless Steel Large Roaster with Rack. Accessed September 23, 2026. 13 x 16-inch heavy-gauge polished stainless pan with a V-shaped nonstick rack; pan oven and broiler safe to 600°F and rack to 375°F; any stovetop excluding induction; dishwasher safe; limited lifetime warranty; designed in Canonsburg, PA, made in China.

  3. Viking: 3-Ply Stainless Steel Roaster with Rack

    Viking 3-Ply Stainless Steel Roaster with Rack. Accessed September 23, 2026. 304 stainless interior, aluminum core and induction-capable stainless exterior; heats up to 600°F; electric, gas, grill, induction and oven use; outside 16.93 x 13.4 x 4.08 inches and inside 16.26 x 13.3 x 3.43 inches; fits up to a 20-pound bird; V-shaped nonstick rack; inverted handles; dishwasher safe with hand washing recommended; limited lifetime warranty.

  4. All-Clad: Stainless Steel Oval Roaster with Flat Rack and Lid, 15 inch

    All-Clad Specialty Cookware Stainless Steel Oval Roaster with Flat Rack and Lid. Accessed September 23, 2026. Large cuts such as ham, brisket, turkey or roasts up to 20 pounds; high domed lid and high sides; stainless steel flat rack; oven and broiler safe to 600°F; any stovetop including induction; dishwasher safe; limited lifetime warranty.

  5. Amazon: Made In Stainless Clad Roasting Pan listing

    Made In Stainless Clad Roasting Pan B0DK41FTLN listing. Accessed September 23, 2026. Pan and rack dimensions, 3-ply construction that is easier to lift with a large turkey, nonreactive surface for sauces and gravies, handles for a full foil seal, included stainless steel rack and product photograph. Amazon price: $199.00, sold by Made In Cookware and shipped by Amazon, checked at 08:27 PDT on September 23, 2026.

  6. Amazon: All-Clad 13 x 16 inch Roaster with Rack listing

    All-Clad Stainless Steel 13 x 16 inch Roaster B0000DI4P6 listing. Accessed September 23, 2026. Heavy-gauge polished stainless pan, V-shaped nonstick rack, pan to 600°F and rack to 375°F, any stovetop excluding induction, dishwasher safe, limited lifetime warranty and product photograph. Amazon price: $199.95, sold and shipped by Amazon.com, checked at 08:27 PDT on September 23, 2026.

  7. Amazon: Viking 3-Ply Roasting Pan with Nonstick Rack listing

    Viking 3-Ply Stainless Steel Roasting Pan B00OYKFV1K listing. Accessed September 23, 2026. 16 x 13-inch pan with V-shaped nonstick rack, a listed fit of up to a 25-pound bird, 3-ply construction, inverted handles and product photograph. List price: $279.99, with a featured offer of $189.99 sold and shipped by Amazon.com, checked at 08:27 PDT on September 23, 2026.

  8. Amazon: All-Clad 15 inch Oval Roaster with Rack and Lid listing

    All-Clad Stainless Steel 15 inch Oval Roaster B014WZY2LG listing. Accessed September 23, 2026. Ham, brisket, turkey or roasts up to 20 pounds, high domed lid, stainless flat rack, oven and broiler safe to 600°F, any stovetop including induction, dishwasher safe and product photograph. Amazon price: $229.95, sold and shipped by Amazon.com, checked at 08:27 PDT on September 23, 2026.