Professional Cross Wire Cooling Rack Half Sheet Pan Size Reviews

• Not rocket science -- works perfectly

  
  By A2ULXS0GN8KCC8 on 2007-10-15
  Received this product and have used it for cooling cookies, sheet cakes, setting up a fried food draining rig (it fits inside a half-sheet pan perfectly), and roasting peppers.
  
  Yes, roasting peppers.
  
  In a bind and running behind, I placed it over a pair of burners and used it as a grill for blackening the skin of 12 green peppers I had planned to use for a dinner party. I thought it was ruined, but it cleaned up nicely with a soak in soap and water.
  
  One heck of a multi-tasker!
  
  Dimensions (for those unsure of what a sheet-pan is):
  
  Full Sheet Pan: 26 x 18 x 1-inch
  Half Sheet Pan: 13 x 18 x 1-inch <-- The rack fits within this pan.
  Qtr. Sheep Pan: 13 x 9 x 1-inch
  
  

• Rust Bucket

  
  By AM9U52TMU9IHB on 2007-10-24
  I purchased two half-sheet pan nickel-plated wire racks from Ram Kitchen Supply. I had been searching without success for stainless wire racks, but figured I'd give the nickel-plated racks a try because they were only $5.99. After I received them, I ran them through the dishwasher and they rusted. I consider this to be an unacceptable defect in a cooking product, so I returned them for a full refund.
  
  Regarding Ram Kitchen Supply, despite the defective product, my experience with them was terrific. Ordering was easy and the shipping cost was reasonable, I received the racks very quickly, and they accepted and processed my return very quickly, with no hassles or fuss. I would not hesitate to order from Ram again.
  
  

• The dimensions are spelled out

  
  By A11ORMG5F5A5KT on 2007-10-21
  Timothy rated this 1 star as he said he did not know the dimensions.
  The dimensions are clearly described above:
  Cross-wire grate so cakes, cookies and pastries don't fall through wires
  Welded at end of each wire
  Fits inside Half Size Sheet Pan or 13 x 18 Jelly Roll Pan
  Measures: 11 3/4" x 16 1/2" x 5/8"
  
  I appreciate his concerns but his review did not help me as I can see that he did not read all of the information posted for this product.
  
  

• I'm glad I listened

  
  By A1G2LOZTIXY7U3 on 2007-12-25
  This cooling rack is wonderful. It is sturdy and fits exactly into the half sheet pan I ordered with it. I bought this based on a recommendation I saw in Cooks Illustrated Magazine and I am glad I did. At first I wasn't sure that there would be a noticable difference between this and the cooling rack I already owned, but I was wrong. After I compared them side by side, I gave my old rack away.
  
  

• Good quality cooling rack

  
  By A1Q9JNKQR0GKY3 on 2007-11-24
  I bought the cooling racks to fit two half sheet pans that I bought at the same time. Since these were slightly less money I was concerned over the quality of construction. But was pleasantly surprised to discover how sturdy they are. I air dried two 21 pound turkeys on them, plenty sturdy. After cleaning I found a stack of pots/pans sitting on one and rack wasn't bending at all. I haven't tried them in high heat, but I don't doubt they'll do well. Easy clean up, no tricky spots to clean, they fit in dishwasher, too.
  
  
• Does the trick
  By A2MVLOUT53H65D on 2007-12-28
  This rack is a fine choice as both a cooling rack and for baking--it fits inside a standard half-sheet pan. It has but two supports so it is not as rigid as one with three legs but this is easily the best priced cooling rack you can find for its size and design.
  
  
• Great rack!
  By AKORWBWZZ5Y0L on 2008-01-05
  This rack fits perfectly in my 1/2 sheet heavy duty baking pan! Finally, a company that 'gets it' regarding racks and pan sizes! Nice heavy duty rack, received in a timely manner at a great price. Couldn't be happier.
  
  
• A Diamond in the rough
  By APTFL07X4HJCD on 2008-01-14
  Ever buy something as a cheap gift that turns out to be so much more than you expected? This is one of those items - my wife got lots of cool and pretty things for Christmas, her favorite are these $5 cooling racks. Excellent quality, excellent value!
  
  
• cooling rack
  By A28UA2M8Z0J3F2 on 2008-01-14
  I was told that I most likely would not get this in time for the holiday and I did - what a pleasant SURPRISE. The tracking of this item was great as well. Good seller.
  
  
• Too flimsey
  By AQBJRNW38EGZR on 2008-03-03
  The racks need to either be heavier, or have a center support of some sort. I bought three, and they all immediately bowed in the center - and all we've used them for are cookies! They were too expensive to ship back and we can still use them for cookies so we kept them, but don't buy them if you ever intend to put anything heavy on them.
  
  

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