Question 1

Is this any good with any type of meat

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's good with any meats and vegetables.  So far I have done beef shish kebabs with bell peppers, a 1.5kg lamb doner kebab a whole medium chicken and a whole large chicken, in addition to a 2kg joint of toprump beef.  Howevev, one must be aware that there is no temperature control with this so keeping an eye on what is cooking is important.  For shish kebabs this is great but anything else and you must remember to regularly coat the cooking food with liquid otherwise it will burn.  It is simple to keep the outide of meat moist when cooking as when the door is opened the heat shuts off but the rotisserie continues turning so one can use a large spoon / serving spoon to use the juices from the drip tray..  If you like BBQ then stop wetting the meat during the final 10 to 15 minutes and the meat chars to give a perfect BBQ taste.

Question 2

Hey, would this cook a roast beef? Or is it just for chicken? Also if it does, can it cook other meats as well? Thanks 😊

Accepted Answer

Hi
We have just done whole chickens, chicken kebabs and pork kebabs on ours. Not tried beef but might give it a go. Everything we have cooked has been super tasty. With the whole chickens we smear butter under the skin and they come out lovely.

Question 3

Do you cook with the door open or closed?

Accepted Answer

As this is not a commercial gas fired kebab rotisserie the door must remain closed as it could be a health risk otherwise.  Basically, the rotisserie works as an oven with an open element for browning.  Leaving the door open means the heat will be escaping thus even after a couple of hours a chicken would be well browned but undercooked inside thus a serious risk of salmonella, which is rife in poultry and pork.  Additionally, any harmful bacteria will get inside the door and survive thus being free to multiply rapidly and increasing the risk of food poisoning.

Question 4

How long does it take to cook skewers with meat?

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That would really depend on which meat is used and how it is prepared.  A good example would be beef that is 2" cubed taking around 20 minutes whereas lamb that is also 2" cubed would take around 15 minutes as lamb needs less cooking due to it being best when slightly undercooked rather than being fully cooked.  Chicken should be given a little longer as should pork as both of those white meats must be fully cooked to make sure there is no risk to salmonella poisoning, of which both chickens and pigs carry the bacteria.

The rule is simple, the thicker the meat is the longer it needs to cook and one should also consider any fruit / vegetables that are used for the kebabs as fruit and veg can burn easily.

Regardless of which meat is used this does produce very good shish kebabs and also makes good doner kebab.  If cooking whole / half chickens or joints of any meat one does have to regularly baste the meat to prevent a burnt outside and undercooked middle.  The drip tray can be used for basting as the juices and fats collect in it.  I usually prep a baste before starting to cook, use the prepped baste during the cooking and during the last part of cooking I use the juices gathered in the drip tray.

Should you make a doner kebab carving is not easy as one has to open the door, carve a few slices, close the door, rotate the rotisserie a bit then open the door and carve again.  This is the only negative thing about this rotisserie, it cannot be rotated with the door open.

ASIN	B00D8X0R0E
Best Sellers Rank	263,167 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 6 in Rotisseries
Brand Name	Schallen
Capacity	21 litres
Colour	Black
Control Type	Knob
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (284)
Door Material Type	Tempered Glass
Door Style	Dropdown Door
Finish Type	Glass
Included Components	Grill
Item Dimensions D x W x H	28.2D x 44.6W x 33.4H centimetres
Item Weight	4.32 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Schallen
Material	Glass
Model Name	3538366031
Model Number	3538366031
Other Special Features of the Product	Timer
Part Number	3538366031
Power Source	Corded Electric
Size	1500W
Wattage	1500 watts

Schallen Electric 1500W 360° Rotating 21L Rotisserie Grill for Kebabs, Skewers and Roasts

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