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Hestan 31656

#3 · Best Rack for Easy Lifting
8.0 /10 Our score
Lowest verified price $159.95 Amazon
Our verdict
A good choice for all-stainless buyers who struggle with lifting birds, provided they accept a heavy pan and a less flat floor for gravy work.

Pros

  • Rack handles on the long sides make lifting easier
  • Bare stainless pan and rack
  • Fully clad 18/10 tri-ply, induction compatible
  • Oven-safe to 600°F
  • Lifetime warranty

Cons

  • Perimeter trough limits flat searing space
  • Heavy at about 8 lb 9 oz
  • Hand washing recommended
  • A nonstick version is sold separately, so confirm model 31656

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Last reviewed November 7, 2026
Review

What to know about Hestan 31656

An 18/10 tri-ply roaster with a tension-fit stainless rack whose handles sit on the long sides for easy lifting. It is induction compatible and rated for a 20-lb turkey. ATK rated it Recommended for good searing and roasting.
Editorial notes

Why it stands out

Why we like it

America's Test Kitchen rated it Recommended for good searing and roasting. Its standout feature is the rack: the handles sit on the long sides, which makes lifting a bird out easier. That fixes the Cuisinart's main flaw.

The pan and rack are both bare stainless steel, the pan is fully clad, and it carries a lifetime warranty. Retailer listings rate it for a 20-pound turkey.

What to know

Skip it if you do a lot of stovetop searing or deglazing. A grease trough around the perimeter limits the flat area and makes even potato browning and deglazing harder. It is also heavy at about 8 lb 9 oz, and Hestan recommends hand washing.
Performance

Score breakdown

Roasting & Browning Performance

Even heat distribution and browning in the oven: crisp poultry skin, evenly browned potatoes, no scorched drippings at the edges (ATK, Food Network, TechGearLab tests).

8.2
Roasted well (ATK), but the trough makes potato browning uneven.
Stovetop Searing & Gravy

Flat floor without troughs or raised centers, resistance to warping or buckling over a burner, and how easy deglazing and pouring are. Induction compatibility counts as a plus.

7.3
Works on induction, but the trough limits searing space and deglazing.
Capacity, Rack & Handling

Fits a 18-20 lb turkey (or suits its stated size), the rack stays put and holds food securely, handles are large and easy to grip with mitts, and the weight is manageable.

8.2
Long-side rack handles make lifting easy and it holds a 20-lb bird; heavy at 8 lb 9 oz.
Build Quality & Durability

Clad versus single-ply construction, resistance to warping, rack durability, warranty and parts availability.

8.3
18/10 tri-ply with a lifetime warranty; only one test source.
Ease of Cleaning

How readily burned-on fond releases, whether it is dishwasher-safe, and whether the rack has hard-to-clean crevices.

6.8
Hand washing recommended, and the trough collects fond.
Health & Materials

Bare stainless food contact versus nonstick (fluoropolymer) coated racks, coating temperature limits, and manufacturer disclosures.

9.5
Pan and rack are both bare stainless.
Value

Performance and durability relative to typical US street price.

8.0
$159.95, the same as the Cuisinart, which tests better.
Specifications

Hestan 31656 specs

Build

Construction
Tri-ply 18/10 stainless, aluminum core

Size

Pan Length (excl. handles)
17 in
Pan Width
12.5 in
Pan Weight
8.6 lb
Max Turkey Size
20 lb

Rack

Rack Type
Tension-fit rack

Materials

Rack Material / Coating
Uncoated stainless steel

Use

Oven-Safe Temperature (pan)
600 °F
Induction Compatible
Yes

Support

Warranty
Lifetime
Country of Manufacture
Thailand
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