Posted Mon Jan 24, 2005, 7:31am Subject: Newbie Options for roasting
I would like to try roasting and would like suggestions for the best method given the tools I have right now. Can I get halfway decent results pan roasting or convection oven roasting?? I read that someone uses a wisk and a cast iron pan. Also heard convection ovens can do a decent job. I also have a grill on my stove that gets extremely hot for searing meats. I have thought about roasting over this in a colander or something that is perforated.
Any thoughts appreciated!
I put instant coffee in a microwave and almost went back in time. --Steven Wright
Posted Mon Jan 24, 2005, 7:42am Subject: Re: Newbie Options for roasting
If you want to try it out with minimal investment, just get a popcorn popper. Eric (LedZeppelin588) recently posted a note about Toastmaster poppers at Walgreens for $10. If that's too much, you can probably pick one up at a thrift store for around $3.
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Posted Mon Jan 24, 2005, 8:17am Subject: Re: Newbie Options for roasting
I bought the Toastmaster at Target for 14.95 which I see now was a little too much. I have done 4 roasts with it and learned very quickly to use a little under 1/2 cup of beans or it just gets too hot. I am roasting strictly decaf beans which go very quickly in the toastmaster. I roast without the lid and hold the popper at about a 45 degree angle until the first crack begins while stirring constantly. So far so good but already I am looking for another option to roast a larger amount of beans a little more slowly. I might just try the heatgun dog bowl method until I decide on a newer roasting setup. I love the BBQ/RK Drum ideas but my pocketbook can't handle that after my other additions after xmas.
You might give the Toastmaster a try but I would also reccommend you attach a hurrican lamp lid thingy to it. Last time I roast I burned my face looking over it to see the beans. Not a bad burn but it wasn't pleasant to say the least.
Posted Mon Jan 24, 2005, 10:58am Subject: Re: Newbie Options for roasting
I have read about it and the popper method seemed like the way to go but I would become too frustrated with the limited capacity and time needed. So I've decided against the popper. That's why I was hoping to get maybe up to a half pound done in the oven or stovetop.
thanks for your help
I put instant coffee in a microwave and almost went back in time. --Steven Wright
Geekess Senior Member Joined: 4 Jan 2005 Posts: 122 Location: Pennsylvania Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Andreja Premium Grinder: Mazzer Mini Vac Pot: I wish! Drip: Don't drink it!!!! Roaster: SC/CO
Posted Mon Jan 24, 2005, 11:20am Subject: Re: Newbie Options for roasting
Oh I agree with you there on the amount you can roast. This is why I may give the heatgun/dog bowl method a try while I keep the sitr crazy/ galloping gourmet idea in the back of my head. If I had any better suggestions based on experience I would sure try to help but I am pretty new to roasting. What I can tell you is you'll enjoy some great coffee once you start but beware...it's hard to accept something less than that fresh once you get hooked.
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