I have often seen those ShowTime Rotisseries in thrift stores and thought they were neat, but managed to talk myself out of buying one with the argument that I really didn't need another appliance. But now I do! I want one! I Need one! Thanks Jay! (I think)
Dee
Mom never got the knack of setting a rib roast in there, so whenever I go to mom & dad's for the holidays and mom's got a prime rib to cook she always tells me to cook it. It always comes out perfect. I honestly don't think I can make a prime rib in a regular oven. I was tempted last week I saw the "compact" showtime rotisserie in a thrift, but alas, I knew that I already had the big one, and I didn't need two.
Just a quick bit of information for everyone on these... There were a few models made. The regular model, the "compact" model, and the platinum model. The compact is just a smaller version of the regular model. The regular model is white, has a mechanical timer, and came with all sorts of accessories. The platinum model was a silver grey color, and had a digital timer. The platinum model did not come with all of the "But wait, there's more" goodies that he threw in with the regular model. Both models came with the "Flavor injector", heat resistant gloves, elastic food ties, self turning spit rods, and the large basket. The most notable accessories that were missing with the platinum model was the vegetable warming tray for the top, and the extra large basket. Those could have been ordered at an additional expense.
The white standard model was sold on the infomercial. If you called Ron Popeil's 800 number, that's the model you got. The platinum model was sold in department stores.
I have the white model, mom & dad have the platinum model. Personally I like the digital timer of the platinum model better, but both cook just as well. It really is "Set it & forget it" If you follow the recipe book for cooking times its always done right on time.
-Jay
