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Magnalite style oval roaster
Posted on 10/7/25 at 9:59 am
Posted on 10/7/25 at 9:59 am
Looking to buy a magnalite style cast aluminum oval roaster. I've seen a number of brands pop up as magnalite is no longer manufactured. All the brands (mcware, imusa, etc) visually look like they are made in probably the same Chinese factory. That aside, any of these brands are not recommended? I see an 18" IMUSA available locally, and thinking about grabbing it.
More importantly, which size should I go for, 15" or 18"? This will be my primary gumbo and stew pot, along with other things. I currently cook my gumbos in a 10-12 qt stock pot, and would like something at 12qt minimum.
More importantly, which size should I go for, 15" or 18"? This will be my primary gumbo and stew pot, along with other things. I currently cook my gumbos in a 10-12 qt stock pot, and would like something at 12qt minimum.
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Posted on 10/7/25 at 10:06 am to GEAUXLPOST
Baldwin Taylor hardware in Old Jefferson sells all the sizes. I got the big one from them.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 10:25 am to GEAUXLPOST
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More importantly, which size should I go for, 15" or 18"?
I would say go for the 18 inch. You might not always need that volume, but it's nice to have when you do.
eBay has vintage ones for sale usually, but they are pricey... around $250.
All of my pots are old Magnalite, but we have bought the McWare as gifts for other people and they have not complained, not that they would even if they had issues.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 10:39 am to Professor Dawghair
Good info, Thanks.
Is there a material difference between McWare and IMUSA? I see an 18" IMUSA new for $120 and the McWare 18" is over $200.
Is there a material difference between McWare and IMUSA? I see an 18" IMUSA new for $120 and the McWare 18" is over $200.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 10:46 am to GEAUXLPOST
my suggestion ... buy a used, in good condition Magnalite Roaster Pan 4269 . Largest size made but not the heaviest, sometimes referred to as a "turkey pan". Between its handles, Length of 20", Height of 6", and a Width of 12 ¼" - 17 quart capacity. $225-$325 on ebay, FB Mktplace, Estate Sales
Posted on 10/7/25 at 11:16 am to GEAUXLPOST
We sell 2 kinds @ Leroy's Cajun Cookware. The McWare which is distributed out of Mamou and the Almuachef, the newest brand that is distributed out of St. Gabriel. Same exact molds from the same exact Chinese maker. Also the same maker as IMUSA and Alumaware. McWare went up because of so called tariffs so they are about $40 more than the Alumachefs. We have the 11" 13" 15" and 18"
Posted on 10/7/25 at 12:03 pm to GEAUXLPOST
I have a mcware 15 that my wife got me for Christmas years ago. It’s cooked a many gumbo. Have no complaints and really enjoy it.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 3:16 pm to GEAUXLPOST
I would think Goodwood Hardware in BR likely has them.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 3:17 pm to Got Blaze
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buy a used, in good condition Magnalite Roaster Pan 4269
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Saw a couple in an antique shop in Natchez this past weekend
They were in really good shape
Posted on 10/7/25 at 5:27 pm to GEAUXLPOST
Mcware pots from Gary Matte hardware in Rayne Louisiana. They have a website.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 6:33 pm to GEAUXLPOST
I got a Magnaware roasting pan a couple years ago and it’s held up well so far. Really enjoy using it.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 6:39 am to Trifectaa
Very nice website Larry - you Baws should check it out
Posted on 10/8/25 at 7:14 am to Got Blaze
Got one at a fundraiser the other night. Excited to use it.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 7:28 am to GEAUXLPOST
I loved magnalite. In fact, I had the exact one pictured above. Switched to Creuset about 10 years ago and haven't looked back. Yes they are more expensive but they cook more even, hold heat better, clean easier and last forever.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 8:33 am to GEAUXLPOST
If you can go anywhere and look at them, do that so you can see exactly what size you want.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 9:09 am to Lambdatiger1989
I have two of them a big turkey roaster and a smaller one. We use them all the time on the stove and in the oven.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 10:48 am to GEAUXLPOST
The 18" is huge and takes up 2 burners, the 15" is big and can go on 2 burners or 1, I would go with the 15"
I have a Mcware and an OG Magnalite, I can't tell the difference in them.
I have a Mcware and an OG Magnalite, I can't tell the difference in them.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 11:48 am to msap9020
I inherited a few magnalites and love cooking in the oval roaster. I have enameled cast iron as well (not Le Creuset), but any gravy just comes out better in the magnalite.
The only thing I don't like are the handles that get HOT and are hard to grip with mitts.
The only thing I don't like are the handles that get HOT and are hard to grip with mitts.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 12:00 pm to GEAUXLPOST
This is a completely uninformed opinion but I'd rather buy a vintage Magnalite that was made in Ohio vs a new McWare strictly because I don't trust the chinese metallurgists to not put lead and pot metal in the blast furnace with whatever other metal they use to make the new pots. They're probably all well and fine but I've never been impressed by the quality of anything Chinese and the last thing I want is a chyna pot leaching into the meals I make for my family.
15 years from now y'all gonna be on commercials talking about how IMUSA pots gave y'all LOW T.
15 years from now y'all gonna be on commercials talking about how IMUSA pots gave y'all LOW T.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 12:24 pm to GEAUXLPOST
Why use cast aluminum instead of cast iron for gumbo making?
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