Glad BB21178 Full-Size Deep Steam Table Pans, Aluminium, 2-Pack
Product description
A weeknight meal may call for one generous tray, while a gathering often means cooking, serving and storing several dishes at once. Glad’s full-size deep steam table pans suit both jobs, with ribbed sides and an embossed bottom in sturdy aluminium. The two-pan pack is handy for batch cooking, shared meals and buffet-style serving.
Key specifications
- Brand and model: Glad BB21178
- Type: Full-size deep rectangular steam table pans
- Size: 20.5 x 12.5 x 2.75 in
- Material: Aluminium
- Design: Ribbed sides and embossed bottom
- Pack quantity: 2 pans
The full-size format gives casseroles, roasted meats, vegetables and other large dishes room to cook and serve in one tray. Its deep shape helps contain sauces, marinades and drippings, while the rigid foil construction is designed to hold its shape when carrying heavier foods. That support is useful when moving a prepared dish from the kitchen to the table or a buffet line.
Tips for day-to-day use
Use a pan for baking casseroles, roasting meat, steaming vegetables, grilling or reheating food. For a busy meal-prep session, the generous tray can hold a larger batch, and the second pan lets you prepare another dish at the same time. You can also place a pan beneath roasting or baking food to catch drips and help keep the oven cleaner.
When serving, the pan can go straight to the table or buffet. After the meal, cover leftovers with foil and store them in the fridge or freezer for a later meal. The disposable format makes cleanup simpler after cooking for a group, the manufacturer also notes that the pans can be rinsed and reused when possible. Buyers’ feedback highlights the roomy size, baking usefulness and versatility, with some also appreciating how easy the pans are to clean.
Box contents
The pack contains two Glad full-size deep steam table pans, ready to use for cooking, serving or storing food.
Before you decide
How large is each pan? Each measures 20.5 x 12.5 x 2.75 in, giving you a full-size rectangular tray for larger dishes and batch cooking.
Can the full-size pan be used with Glad half-size deep pans? The full-size pan is described as fitting two Glad half-size deep steam table pans, which can help organize separate foods for serving.
What can I do with leftovers? Cover the food with foil and use the pan to store leftovers in the fridge or freezer, making it convenient to prepare ahead or save food after an event.
When it makes sense
It suits you if you want one tray to take a dish from preparation through cooking and serving, with less washing up afterwards. Compared with relying on reusable cookware for every large batch, a disposable aluminium pan is a practical approach for potlucks, holiday sides, parties and catered-style buffets. The deep full-size format and two-pan pack make it especially useful when you’re preparing generous portions or more than one dish for the same meal.